Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - National Trust

Find out what makes Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal a World Heritage Site.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Where

Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=708cc20a-9da4-4535-b084-ce8b5456f8c4

It’s that festive time of year, and once again Fountains Abbey is offering a sumptuous Christmas lunch menu. Choose from either two or three courses, with a further option of freshly brewed tea and coffee and handmade petit fours at an additional price. We are the perfect location to host your traditional Christmas meal with friends, family, or work colleagues. Whether you’re after turkey or terrine, there’s something on the menu for everyone.

Admission

It’s that festive time of year, and once again Fountains Abbey is offering a sumptuous Christmas lunch menu. Choose from either two or three courses, with a further option of freshly brewed tea and coffee and handmade petit fours at an additional price. We are the perfect location to host your traditional Christmas meal with friends, family, or work colleagues. Whether you’re after turkey or terrine, there’s something on the menu for everyone.

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With Ian Scott Massie, learn how to design and have fun with different materials and techniques. Go home with a range of your own hand painted Christmas cards. Includes a delicious festive lunch in Fountains Restaurant. £40.00 per workshop.

Materials will be provided but if you wish to bring your own brushes please do.

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Come along and visit Father Christmas in his festive grotto. £5 per child (includes gift).

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Christmas is coming! Enjoy listening to festive music (recorded) in the floodlit Abbey ruins and see our huge Christmas tree in the courtyard twinkling with light.

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Improve your landscape and wildlife photography skills in this one day workshop. £75.00. Booking essential. Tel: 07545 962572 or visit www.goingdigital.co.uk

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On the Hoof

• 7 December 2013 10:30am-12:45pm

Enjoy watching the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed. Meet by St Marys Church. Contact: Fountains Abbey, 01765 608888, fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=1f21d72e-a02d-4012-8bf6-be2944152cd1

On the Hoof

• 7 — 8 December 2013 10:30am-12:45pm

Enjoy watching the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Join our annual family carol service in the Abbey. Everyone welcome.

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Join our annual family carol service in the Abbey. Everyone welcome.

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f9b4d551-e97f-4fff-9324-014379fe4fd8

Christmas is coming! Enjoy listening to festive music (recorded) in the floodlit Abbey ruins and see our huge Christmas tree in the courtyard twinkling with light.

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=4ef5123c-74c4-469d-893f-23da18e8a784

On the Hoof

• 8 December 2013 10:30am-12:45pm

Enjoy watching the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=1f21d72e-a02d-4012-8bf6-be2944152cd1

Christmas Table Centre Workshop

• 9 December 2013 9:45am-1pm

Foliage from the Fountains Estate will be used along with candles and other seasonal items. Joanna McCrea, owner of the award winning Twisted Willow Floristry will be on hand to offer advise and guidance. All materials and equipment will be provided. Includes a delicious festive lunch served in Fountains restaurant.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

It’s that festive time of year, and once again Fountains Abbey is offering a sumptuous Christmas lunch menu. Choose from either two or three courses, with a further option of freshly brewed tea and coffee and handmade petit fours at an additional price. We are the perfect location to host your traditional Christmas meal with friends, family, or work colleagues. Whether you’re after turkey or terrine, there’s something on the menu for everyone.

Admission

It’s that festive time of year, and once again Fountains Abbey is offering a sumptuous Christmas lunch menu. Choose from either two or three courses, with a further option of freshly brewed tea and coffee and handmade petit fours at an additional price. We are the perfect location to host your traditional Christmas meal with friends, family, or work colleagues. Whether you’re after turkey or terrine, there’s something on the menu for everyone.

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

• 10 December 2013 9:45am-1pm

Using a lovely mix of seasonal foliage cut from the Fountains estate and other seasonal items, we will work on a number of floristry techniques to provide new inspiration for your design this year. Joanna McCrea, owner of the award winning Twisted Willow Floristry will be on hand to offer advise and guidance. Materials and equipment will be provided. A festive lunch will be included.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Christmas Table Decoration and Wreath Making Workshops

• 10 December 2013 2-4:30pm

The afternoon workshop will be spent creating a classic Christmas table centre ideal for use at home over the festive season or as a gift. Contact: Simon Brock, 01765 643198, simon.brock@fountainsabbey.org.uk.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=ec53d757-6c3f-4fb1-92d7-9f6c500097cb

Through a selection of short projects discover how easy it is to make unique and beautiful Christmas decorations from new and recycled paper. Rosie Scott Massie will show you how to make a range of decorations from festive bunting and fluffy snowballs to lovely centre pieces, take home handmade decorations and lots of inspiring ideas for a creative Christmas. Includes a festive lunch to be served in Fountains restaurant.

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With Josie Beszant, learn the secrets of beautiful gift wrapping, how to wrap awkward shapes and using creative solutions to get the perfect finish for all sorts of gifts. A hands on workshop with a wide variety of materials to choose from. Includes a delicious festive lunch served in the Fountains restaurant.

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It is Christmas, 1865, in a small remote village in rural England. Join us for festive fun and entertainment as the drama unfolds in the preparation for a Christmas feast. Tickets £12 or £17.95 including a two course meal.

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It is Christmas, 1865, in a small remote village in rural England. Join us for festive fun and entertainment as the drama unfolds in the preparation for a Christmas feast. Tickets £12 or £17.95 including a two course meal.

Admission

It is Christmas, 1865, in a small remote village in rural England. Join us for festive fun and entertainment as the drama unfolds in the preparation for a Christmas feast. Tickets £12 or £17.95 including a two course meal.

Admission

It is Christmas, 1865, in a small remote village in rural England. Join us for festive fun and entertainment as the drama unfolds in the preparation for a Christmas feast. Tickets £12 or £27.95 including a two course meal.

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=c8c25a81-94e8-45a1-a6b2-1d27688c4ce2

It’s that festive time of year, and once again Fountains Abbey is ready to host your very own seasonal soirée. Arrive in bundled coats to a Bucks Fizz reception and a sumptuous three course meal, complete with freshly brewed teas and coffees and handmade petit fours. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family or work colleagues, Fountains Abbey is the perfect location. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

Admission

It’s that festive time of year, and once again Fountains Abbey is ready to host your very own seasonal soirée. Arrive in bundled coats to a Bucks Fizz reception and a sumptuous three course meal, complete with freshly brewed teas and coffees and handmade petit fours. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family or work colleagues, Fountains Abbey is the perfect location. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

Admission

World Heritage Site Tour

• 14 December 2013 10:30am-1pm

Find out what makes Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal a World Heritage Site.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Come along and visit Father Christmas in his festive grotto. £5 per child (includes gift).

Admission

Christmas is coming! Enjoy listening to festive music (recorded) in the floodlit Abbey ruins and see our huge Christmas tree in the courtyard twinkling with light.

Admission

It’s that festive time of year, and once again Fountains Abbey is offering a sumptuous Christmas lunch menu. Choose from either two or three courses, with a further option of freshly brewed tea and coffee and handmade petit fours at an additional price. We are the perfect location to host your traditional Christmas meal with friends, family, or work colleagues. Whether you’re after turkey or terrine, there’s something on the menu for everyone.

Admission

It’s that festive time of year, and once again Fountains Abbey is offering a sumptuous Christmas lunch menu. Choose from either two or three courses, with a further option of freshly brewed tea and coffee and handmade petit fours at an additional price. We are the perfect location to host your traditional Christmas meal with friends, family, or work colleagues. Whether you’re after turkey or terrine, there’s something on the menu for everyone.

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Rudolf has gone missing somewhere on the estate and Santa says it’s not the same without him. Follow the clues that he left, to see if you can track him down and help save Christmas! There will also be craft activities in Swanley Grange and the opportunity to write to Santa in our twinkly elves post office. Donations apply.

Admission

Come along and visit Father Christmas in his festive grotto. £5 per child (includes gift).

Admission

On the Hoof

• 21 December 2013 10:30am-12:45pm

Enjoy watching the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed. Please contact for prices before visiting.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

Christmas is coming! Enjoy listening to festive music (recorded) in the floodlit Abbey ruins and see our huge Christmas tree in the courtyard twinkling with light.

Admission

On the Hoof

• 21 December 2013 10:30am-12:45pm

Enjoy watching the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed. Contact: Fountains Abbey, 01765 608888, fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=1f21d72e-a02d-4012-8bf6-be2944152cd1

Rudolf has gone missing somewhere on the estate and Santa says its not the same without him. Follow the clues that he left, to see if you can track him down and help save Christmas! There will also be craft activities in Swanley Grange and the opportunity to write to Santa in our twinkly elves post office. Donations apply.

Admission

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=c63f26d5-3608-43c9-af77-641928298df6

Christmas is coming! Enjoy listening to festive music (recorded) in the floodlit Abbey ruins and see our huge Christmas tree in the courtyard twinkling with light.

Admission