Fountains Abbey Winter Activities & Opening Times

Fountains Abbey Winter Opening Times:

• Fountains Abbey, Hall, Mill, Shop and Water Garden are open from November - February 10am - 4pm*

• Deer Park opens daily during daylight hours, Car Park £3 (free to National Trust members)

(Important note:* Closes at Dusk if earlier. Grounds closed 24/25 December and Fridays in November, December & January, except for Friday 26 December. Estate open on Fridays in February.)

Winter Activities at Fountains Abbey

• A Winter Wonderland - Traditional Christmas Evenings on Saturday 12 and 19 December, 6.30pm - 10pm. Unfortunately all tickets for the 19 December have sold out but there are still places left for 12 December- please be quick to secure a place! An evening of live entertainment in the floodlit Abbey Cellarium followed by a delicious five course meal in Fountains Restaurant. Each evening will begin with a live choral performance and a glass of warm mulled wine. This will be followed by a five course meal in the Restaurant where the choir will perform a second set of yuletide songs and carols. Throughout the second half of the evening you will be entertained with a variety of popular and festive jazz numbers from our live jazz band. Adults: £45 Children: £30. Advance booking is essential call Functions Sales Coordinator Alexa on 01765 643198
  

• Christmas Theatre - an evening of festive theatre. Thursday 3 December - The Twelve Days of Christmas, 7.30pm. A light hearted family comedy, based on the popular song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. Watch as poor Miss Elizabeth tries to cope with the most ridiculous twelve days of her life!

• Christmas Lunches - Mondays - Thursdays, 7 - 23 December, 12pm - 1.30pm £25.50 for three courses £20 for two courses Booking, tel: 01765 643198 / 643197
  

• Carols by Candlelight on Sunday 13 December, 3pm. Enjoy a traditional carol service in the Abbey with candles for children. Seasonal refreshments available.
  

• Winter Tours - Every Sunday in November and December, 1.30pm Join a guided tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks. Meet at Porter's Lodge.
  

• Music and Lights Every Saturday and Sunday in December, 3.30pm - 5pm. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Hall bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). Last admission 4pm.
  

• School Holiday Fun - Christmas Sparkle Sunday 19 December - Sunday 3 January 2010, 11am - 3pm Make Christmas decorations for the trees or to take home. Drop in self-led activities for children in Swanley Grange. Christmas Story-telling Monday 21 December, 2pm. Lots of stories for 4 - 9 year olds at Swanley Grange. £1.50 per person (including refreshments). Booking essential, tel: 01765 643166. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

As you can see there are lots of things to see and do at Fountains Abbey over the festive, Winter season, so why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm cottages.

If you would like to book a short break at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.