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Wander through glowing ruins, under shadowed archways and hear haunting choral music ringing through the cellarium this autumn. Head to Fountains Abbey this October for an after-dark experience you won’t forget.
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 at 6pm & 7.15pm, or listen to a live choral performance at 6.30pm & 7.45pm. Tuck into tasty food in Mill Yard and enjoy the resounding Gregorian chant in Huby's tower.
New for 2026! Discover the story of Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal brought to life through striking projected animations cast onto the abbey ruins. As darkness falls, centuries of history will unfold across the stonework in a unique and immersive experience that celebrates this extraordinary place.
This event is running on selected evenings in October
Opening Times:
Admission for Fountains by Floodlight will open at 5.00pm, with last admission at 8pm. This year entry for this event will be staggered and each ticket will have an allocated time slot for your arrival. Please note there is no access to the estate before your ticketed time slot and we recommend allowing 15 minutes to find a parking space and make your way through admissions. Last entry to the estate for daytime visitors will close, as usual, at 4:30pm. Admission for visitors with floodlighting tickets will open at 5:00pm.
Pricing:
National Trust & English Heritage members*: Free
Adults: £12
Child (age 5-17): £6
Under 5: Free - please still book a ticket
*You'll need to pre-book a ticket for Fountains by Floodlight even if you're a National Trust member. Please remember to bring your membership cards with you.
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden - National Trust Opening Hours
Open 7 days a week. (closed Fridays: 6 Nov-29 January)
Summer admission: 9.30am-4:30pm. Car Parks close at 6:30pm
