Fountains Abbey at Christmas Time

As twilight falls see the abbey aglow with all the colours of the rainbow from 2pm – 5pm every Saturday and Sunday between 25 November – 31 December (excluding 3 and 10 December).

Once you’ve finished the Christmas shopping, explored the family trail and been revived by a warming mug of hot chocolate, it’s time for Music and Lights. 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. Last admission is at 4pm and the estate will close at 5pm as usual. You don’t need to book a ticket to visit as Music and Lights is part of normal admission.

Everyone is welcome to join the Carols by Candle services in the Cellarium on Sunday 3 and Sunday 10 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.

Come along to our On the Hoof event on Saturday 2, Saturday 9 and Saturday 22 December from 11:30am-12:20pm. 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.

 

 


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