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Join us for an evening of festive food and live entertainment in the floodlit Abbey Cellarium and Fountains Restaurant.

Enjoy a choral performance in the magical floodlit abbey ruins and indulge in a glass of our warm mulled wine.

Feast on a delicious five course meal in Fountains Restaurant as the choir entertains with carols and yuletide songs.

Dance the night away or sit back and listen to the festive jazz tunes from our live band.Adults: £47.50 Children: £30

 

Advance booking is essential.

Click here to download a booking form.

Alternatively call our Functions Sales Coordinator Liz Bielby on 01765 643198 or

email fountainsbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk

Join us for an evening of festive theatre.

 

Distraction Theatre Company present a heart-warming comedy for the festive season. Based on the story of Saint Nicholas and his generous offerings to two young sisters to enable them to marry the men of their dreams; this enchanting comedy promises to be a truly magical Christmas production for all the family.

 

This Christmas Ebenezer Scrooge will be visited by three spirits. Will they convince him to change his miserly ways? Festive theatre for all to enjoy performed by the Pantaloons.

 

All tickets £12 or £27.95 including a delicious two course festive meal. Advance booking is essential, tel: 01765 643198 or email: fountainsbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

 

Design and take home your own piece of jewellery using recycled materials in a craft workshop. Followed by a delicious lunch in Fountains Restaurant. £25 per person. Booking essential, tel: 01765 643197.

Create your own Christmas wreath using natural materials and foliage from the estate with expert tuition from award winning florist Joanna McCrae. Followed by a festive lunch in Fountains Restaurant. £25 per person. Booking essential, tel: 01765 643198.

 

 

 

Come and visit Father Christmas in his festive grotto. £4 per child.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch in Fountains Restaurant.

£19.95 for three courses

£15.95 for two courses

Booking, tel: 01765 643198 / 643197

Enjoy a traditional carol service in the Abbey with candles for children. Seasonal refreshments available.

See the 500 wild deer herd munching through their winter feed. Meet by St Mary's Church.

Join a guided tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks. Meet at Porter's Lodge.

Christmas is coming! Get into the festive spirit with a visit to our magical winter wonderland. Enjoy listening to seasonal music in the floodlit Abbey ruins and see our trees twinkling with light. Every weekend we'll also have a choir or band performing some festive songs.

26 November - Almondbury Ladies Choir

27 November - Ebor Brass Band

3 December - Thirsk Royal British Legion Band

4 December - Music Work

10 December - Holme Valley Singers

17 December - HARP Singers

18 December - Skell Singers & Boroughbridge Community Choir

Make your own Christmas decorations for our trees or to take home. Drop in self-led activities for children in Swanley Grange.

 

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.