Fountains by Floodlight
Explore glowing ruins and shadowed archways and hear choral music echoing through the abbey this autumn.
- Booking essential
Bring all the family and discover the abbey lit up after dark. Join a guided tour to find out more about the rich history of the abbey between 6-7pm, or listen to a live choral performance between 7-8pm. Tuck into tasty food in Mill Yard and enjoy the resounding Gregorian chant in Huby's tower.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10.00 |
| Child | £5.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| English Heritage Member | £0.00 |
| National Trust Member | £0.00 |
| National Trust for Scotland Member | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are welcome and under 5 do not need a ticket.
- Meeting point
Parking and admission is at the Visitor Centre only. Parking at West Gate will be stewarded and is for blue badge holders. Studley Royal car park and entrance will be closed.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sturdy footwear and warm clothing. Bring a torch as the abbey gets very dark even with the floodlights. Don't forget to bring your membership cards with you.
- Accessibility
Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer mobility scooter hire for this event. Wheelchairs are available to hire - please ring the office on 01765 608888.
- Other
Please note there is no lighting in the water garden. The floodlights in the abbey will be switched off at 9pm. Car parks close at 9.30pm.
Upcoming events
Garden and abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to see the abbey as the Georgians once did; incorporated into the dramatic designed landscape.
Abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest monastic ruins in the country.
Medieval Industry: bread, beer and wool tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the people who lived and worked on the abbey estate.
Skell Valley Voices Exhibition
Explore the histories of the Skell Valley through stories from people that have lived and worked there.