Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - National Trust

Den Building

• 12 August 2014 11am-12pm, 1-2pm
• 26 August 2014 11am-12pm, 1-2pm

Build a den in the same way as the first monks did, with branches and leaves - can you make it waterproof? A great family activity for a crisp spring day. We'll meet at Swanley Grange.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey/things-to-see-and-do/events/

Deer Watch

• 6 August 2014 2-4pm
• 20 September 2014 2-4pm

Do you know your stags from your hinds and your Reds from your Sikas? Begin your guided walk of the medieval deer park at the Visitor Centre.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Discover Map Reading

• 27 August 2014 9am-5pm

Would you like to plan your own walks and step out with confidence? Aimed at beginners and novices join Mark Reid as you learn how to use a compass, understand an OS map, learn new outdoor skills, and stay safe on the hills. Course includes: full day's navigation skills at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, free entry onto the estate, tea / coffee in the morning, OS Map and compass for use during the course, course notes, and use of our Berghaus gear if required.

Suitable for

• 18+

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Going Digital

• 17 August 2014 10am-4pm

Improve your landscape and wildlife photography skills on a one day workshop.

Suitable for

• 18+

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Adventure to Fountains Abbey, Brimham Rocks and Back

• 24 August 2014 10am-1pm

Join us for a series of amazing skyrides that will take you through some fantastic scenery here at Fountains Abbey and around North Yorkshire. You don't have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you'll need to know your way around a bike and be fairly fit to take part in this 28 mile challenging ride suitable for ages 11+. Children aged under 15 will need an adult with them. The ride is free and led by a trained leader, so why not join us this summer to get on your bike!

Suitable for

• 11-13
• 16-17
• 14-15
• 18+

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Wild Art Workshops

• 2 — 3 August 2014 11am-2pm *on now

Get crafty this summer with Annie in this family fun workshop as she shows you how to use natural materials in a creative way. The workshop will run both days at 11:00-12:00 and 13:00-14:00.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 11-13
• 7-10

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Pond Dipping

• 5 August 2014 2-3:30pm
• 19 August 2014 2-3:30pm

Find out what lurks beneath the tranquil ponds of our water garden in this hands on family activity. We'll provide the nets, identification charts and the pots.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Busy Bees

• 9 — 10 August 2014 10:30am-4pm
• 16 — 17 August 2014 10:30am-4pm

There'll be lots of fun activities to get stuck in to like candle rolling and candle making, and you'll be able to watch the beekeepers at their best as they give live demonstrations throughout the day.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Fountains Rocks!

• 20 August 2014 11am-3:30pm

The monks arrived here 800 years ago but the rocks have been here longer. Find out more about the geology that shapes the scenery of the estate. The walk begins at Porter's Lodge. The walk will take place at 11:00-12:30 and 14:00-15:30.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Seen and Unseen - The Architecture of Fountains Abbey

• 11 September 2014 1:30-3pm

Join a guided tour to find out about the architecture of the Abbey over 400 years looking at the incomplete remains following the Dissolution. Q and A included. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Wildlife Wander

• 14 September 2014 2-4pm

Tag along with Robert as he spots the estate wildlife peeping through the autumn leaves. He'll be leaving from the Visitor Centre, wrap up warm!

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/