Bring all the family, pack your torches and explore Fountains Abbey in the dark, transformed by light and sound.

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.

Join a guided tour at 6pm or 7.15pm to discover more about the abbey's rich history. Tours last approximately one hour. Enjoy a live choral performance in the Cellarium at 6.30pm or 7.45pm, and listen to Gregorian chant echoing from Huby's Tower.

Tuck into tasty food in the Mill Yard, around 100m from the abbey ruins.

Dogs on short leads are welcome.

Pre-booking is essential, including for National Trust members (please remember to bring your membership cards with you). Non-member tickets are available at a reduced admission price compared with a standard daytime visit.

Entry is staggered and your ticket will include an allocated arrival timeslot. Admission for the event will open at 5pm, with last entry at 8pm. There is no access to the estate before your ticketed arrival time. Please allow at least 15 minutes to park and make your way to admissions.

The site closes at 4pm and day visitors cannot stay on for the evening event.

For more information, please visit the Fountains by Floodlight page on the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal home page.

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