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Stories of colour and light family trail

Sat 24 Oct · 10:00

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

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About This Event

The Stories of colour and light family trail runs on selected dates at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate. This event celebrates the autumn season with vibrant colours, stories, and family-friendly activities. Admission is required.

Celebrate the changing season with an autumn adventure where vibrant colours, fascinating stories and family-friendly activities await around every corner. Follow a self-guided trail through the estate and discover activity points inspired by autumn colour, nature and the stories hidden within the trees.

Whether you're crunching through fallen leaves, discovering fascinating stories, or simply enjoying time together outdoors, there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained this half term.

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Frequently asked questions

Stories of colour and light family trail takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Stories of colour and light family trail is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).

The forecast for Stories of colour and light family trail is Overcast · 11°C.

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Tickets for Stories of colour and light family trail 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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