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Carols by Candlelight

Sun 6 Dec · 14:30

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

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About This Event

This year we'll be hosting Carols by Candlelight from inside the beautiful St Mary's Church in the deer park. Everyone is welcome to join our Carols by Candlelight services in St Mary's Church. Soak in the festive atmosphere and sing along to traditional carols led by a local school choir as the candlelight flickers around the colourful surroundings. Please make your way to St Mary's church, in the deer park, ready for the service to begin at 2.30pm. Please note there is no vehicle access to the church. Parking for this event is at the visitor centre. The walk from the visitor centre to the church is approximately half a mile. Please allow additional time from arrival to make your way to the church. Tickets must be pre-booked for this service. The price for tickets is £5 for members and non-members. Under 5's are free but must have a ticket. This is a holding page; tickets will go live on Friday 6 November. Please note that dogs are not allowed in St Mary's Church.

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Frequently asked questions

Carols by Candlelight takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Sunday, 13 December 2026.

Carols by Candlelight is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).

Entry to Carols by Candlelight is free.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for Carols by Candlelight can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Carols by Candlelight

📅 Sunday, 6 December 2026 – Sunday, 13 December 2026🕖 14:30📍 Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden💰 Free Entry

About This Event

This year we'll be hosting Carols by Candlelight from inside the beautiful St Mary's Church in the deer park.

Everyone is welcome to join our Carols by Candlelight services in St Mary's Church. Soak in the festive atmosphere and sing along to traditional carols led by a local school choir as the candlelight flickers around the colourful surroundings.

Please make your way to St Mary's church, in the deer park, ready for the service to begin at 2.30pm. Please note there is no vehicle access to the church. Parking for this event is at the visitor centre. The walk from the visitor centre to the church is approximately half a mile. Please allow additional time from arrival to make your way to the church.

Tickets must be pre-booked for this service. The price for tickets is £5 for members and non-members. Under 5's are free but must have a ticket. This is a holding page; tickets will go live on Friday 6 November.

Please note that dogs are not allowed in St Mary's Church.

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Carols by Candlelight?

Carols by Candlelight takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Sunday, 13 December 2026.

Where is Carols by Candlelight taking place?

Carols by Candlelight is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).

How much are tickets for Carols by Candlelight?

Entry to Carols by Candlelight is free.

Is there anywhere to stay near Carols by Candlelight?

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

How do I get tickets for Carols by Candlelight?

Tickets for Carols by Candlelight can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.