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Traditional games

When
Monday 21 December
11:00 – 15:00 · 11 more dates
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Price
Free–£23.10
The event itself is free; normal admission to the abbey and water garden is charged separately. The current National Trust visitor-information page (captured 18 Oct 2026) lists adult £21 standard / £23.10 Gift Aid, age 5–17 £10.50 / £11.60, under 5 free; family tickets £52.50 / £57.80 (2 adults + up to 3 children) or £31.50 / £34.70 (1 adult + up to 3 children). National Trust, National Trust for Scotland and English Heritage members are admitted free. Check the linked admission page for current eligibility and prices.
Where
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY
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A collection of backgammon, charades, Pictionary and puppet theatre is set out for visitors at Swanley Grange.

Visitors can pick up and play the games at the Swanley Grange festive hub from 11:00 to 15:00 on the listed dates, 21–23 and 26–31 December and 1–3 January. The event is included with normal site admission.

All dates · 12

December 2026
21
Mon
11:00 – 15:00
22
Tue
11:00 – 15:00
23
Wed
11:00 – 15:00
26
Sat
11:00 – 15:00
27
Sun
11:00 – 15:00
28
Mon
11:00 – 15:00
29
Tue
11:00 – 15:00
30
Wed
11:00 – 15:00
31
Thu
11:00 – 15:00
January 2027
1
Fri
11:00 – 15:00
2
Sat
11:00 – 15:00
3
Sun
11:00 – 15:00

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Listed on nationaltrust.org.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.

Free–£23.10The event itself is free; normal admission to the abbey and water garden is charged separately. The current National Trust visitor-information page (captured 18 Oct 2026) lists adult £21 standard / £23.10 Gift Aid, age 5–17 £10.50 / £11.60, under 5 free; family tickets £52.50 / £57.80 (2 adults + up to 3 children) or £31.50 / £34.70 (1 adult + up to 3 children). National Trust, National Trust for Scotland and English Heritage members are admitted free. Check the linked admission page for current eligibility and prices.
Details · nationaltrust.org.uk