Education
Forming and nurturing links with children and adults is an important aspect of the Trust's programme of work.
Fountains Abbey is always keen to support schools' education programmes and promote
activities which engage enquiring minds of all ages!
- We offer a series of activities for schools covering topics from the national curriculum for Key Stages 1, 2 3 and 4.
Combine a guided activity with a self led trail to make a whole day trip to Fountains. Special
day long projects are also available including art workshops and Tudor period
drama with North Country Theatre.
For further details, please visit Working With Schools and for a price list visit Education membership.
All visits must be booked in advance with the Group Visits Organiser:
- tel +44(0)1765 643197
- email: fountainsbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk
For further details on activities and projects, please contact the estate's Learning
& Interpretation Department on +44 (0) 1765 643166.
- Click here to find out more about school visits to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
- Click here to find out about the National Trust's approach to Education & Learning
The Sandford Awards for Heritage Education
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal received the education award in 2007, which
recognises quality and excellence in educational services and facilities at a
heritage site, including; its awareness and adherence to the national curriculum,
interpretation of the property that contributes to raising the awareness and understanding
of the local and national heritage and how well the educational potential of the
property is being developed.
The Sandford Award Scheme currently encompasses 200 historic sites within the
historical and cultural environments of the United Kingdom and Ireland and includes
historic houses, museums, galleries, cathedrals, gardens and historic artefacts.
Entrants for Sandford Awards are assessed by a panel of independent Judges. The
current panel of Judges is drawn from professional educationalists including OFSTED
Inspectors, former head teachers, education consultants and heritage property
based education officers.
