Winter Tales at Fountains Abbey
Wrap up warm and join us for Winter Tales at Fountains Abbey. Visit three different locations through the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate and immerse yourself in four different Winter Tales: The Mitten, The Silver Pinecones, The Nutcracker and The Children and The Sun. Join the author, Dawn Casey, or our volunteers on one of our storytelling weekends too.
Meet the author: Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December
Head to Fountains Mill and meet the author of Winter Tales, Dawn Casey. Explore frozen lands and follow heroes and heroines on epic journeys with the author herself, as she performs extra special readings of her heart warming tales celebrating the wonders of winter.
Hear The Silver Pinecones and another mystery story read aloud as the lights are dimmed and illustrations come to life. Book your tickets via the link below.
Group Storytelling: every Saturday and Sunday from 7 December to 29 December
Drop in to a volunteers led storytelling sessions in the lead up to Christmas and during the Christmas holidays. Swanley Grange, Fountains Mill and Fountains Hall will be dressed and decorated using inspiration taken from Winter Tales by Dawn Casey, illustrated by Zanna Goldhawk.
Live festive music – every Saturday and Sunday from 7 December to 29 December (excluding 8 and 15 December).
As twilight falls see the abbey aglow with the cellarium lit in colours inspired by the Northern Lights from 2pm – 5pm
Once you’ve finished the Christmas shopping, explored the family trail and been revived by a warming mug of hot chocolate, it’s time to hear some festive music. Walk beneath the abbey cellarium’s vaulted ceilings, under the grand columns of the nave and stop to watch the live choirs and bands fill the ruins with festive music. Join in if you know the tune! Bands and choirs will play in the cellarium from 2-3pm. The abbey will be aglow until 4.45pm. Last admission is at 4pm and the estate will close at 5pm as usual.
Carols by Candlelight
Everyone is welcome to join the Carols by Candle services in the Cellarium on Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 December from 3pm – 4pm
Pick up a candle on your way in and see the flickering glow of hundreds of candles light up the abbey cellarium. Sing along to well know carols accompanied by Ripon City Band. Pre-booking will be essential, visit the website to find out more.
On the Hoof
Come along to our On the Hoof event on Saturday 7 and Saturday 21 December from 11am-12pm. Watch the wild deer munching through their winter feed and chat to our rangers who’ll be on hand to answer your questions.
As always, there’s plenty of things to discover here at Fountains Abbey – why not try a walk on the high-ride to find some of the best views. Dash through the deep-dark serpentine tunnel and whiz along the zip-line in the adventure playground.
For everything you’ll need to plan a visit this Christmas – visit Visiting Fountains Abbey | Yorkshire | National Trust
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