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What's on in Burton Leonard

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Relaxed storytime

A free drop-in children's relaxed storytime session is held every Friday from 10.30am to 11am.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Knaresborough Library(4.5mi)

via Knaresborough LibraryLocal gem

Community

Garden and abbey tour

While it's often thought that the abbey ruin is the reason for our World Heritage Site status, it's actually the water garden at Studley Royal. Join a guided tour to find out more about this artificially manipulated 'feat of human creative genius' designed by the Aislabie's in the 1700s. Start to see the abbey as the Georgians did; incorporated into the dramatic designed landscape and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden and abbey tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and will be run twice a day, seven days a week, until Sunday 1 November. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(4.2mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Children & FamilyHistory & Heritage

Day in the life of a monk family tour

Robes at the ready? Join us for a free family tour Step back in time and discover what life was really like as a monk at Fountains Abbey. Can you keep your vow of silence like the monks did? How many of the abbey rules could you stick to today? Put your skills to the test as you explore the abbey and find out what daily life was like hundreds of years ago. Got your own monk's robe? Bring it along! If not, don't worry – we have robes available to borrow so everyone can look the part. Grown-ups, you'll need to stay with your little monks throughout the tour. The good news? We have adult-sized robes too, so the whole family can join in the fun.

Fri 24 Jul12:15Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(4.2mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

History & Heritage

Abbey tour

Have you ever wondered that stories these ruins could tell if these walls could talk? Unearth the monastic secrets of a great abbey, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the daily routines of the monks who lived here on this guided tour. The abbey tour lasts one hour and will be run twice a day, seven days a week until Sunday 1 November. If you'd like to find out more, you can meet a guide in the abbey cloister, at 1pm and 3pm, where they'll be able to answer any of your questions and discuss the history of the ruins in more detail. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Fri 24 Jul13:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(4.2mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Sports & Fitness

Ripon Table Tennis Club

Ripon Table Club is an exciting place to have fun, meet new people and keep fit. The club is run in accordance with the rules and regulations of Table Tennis England by trained Coaches. You can attend for just a short time or all 3 hours, and it is open to all ages free of charge (donations welcome). All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there. For further details, please

Fri 24 Jul14:00Holy Trinity Church(4.9mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Baby rhyme time

Free drop-in baby rhyme time sessions are held every Friday from 2.15pm to 2.45pm.

Fri 24 Jul15:15Knaresborough Library(4.5mi)

via Knaresborough LibraryLocal gem

History & Heritage

Mill tour

Fountains Mill is the oldest building on the estate. Built by the Cistercians in the 12th century, the building has been adapted and modified over many years. Find out more about this building on a free guided tour. Meet at Porter's Lodge at 2.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour. If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a daily tour of the garden and abbey. Or pop into Porter’s Lodge to see the free exhibition. This tour is free but standard admission charges apply. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Fri 24 Jul15:30Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(4.2mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Community

Monastic wealth tour

Fountains Abbey was a very wealthy estate in the late Middle Ages, find out more about the products that were made and the systems that were in place here that made this Cistercian Monastery so profitable and self-sufficient. Meet at Porter's Lodge at 2.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour. If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a daily tour of the garden and abbey. Or pop into Porter’s Lodge to see the free exhibition. This tour is free but standard admission charges apply. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Fri 24 Jul15:30Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(4.2mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

CommunityHistory & Heritage

Monastic bread, beer and wool tour

Join this free tour to find out how the monks fed themselves, clothed themselves and earned an income to support their community. Fountains Mill is the oldest building on the estate. Built by the Cistercians in the 12th century, the building has been adapted and modified over many years. Find out more about the food, drink and materials that were made in the mill and its surrounding buildings and how these products helped the inhabitants of the abbey and its economy. Meet at Porter's Lodge at 2.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour. If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a daily tour of the garden and abbey. Or pop into Porter’s Lodge to see the free exhibition. This tour is free but standard admission charges apply. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Fri 24 Jul15:30Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(4.2mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Community

The Salt Road

A Ryedale Festival performance with Horatio Clare and In Echo — words and early music celebrating Bach's pilgrimage to hear Buxtehude.

Fri 24 Jul16:00The Church of Christ the Consoler(3.3mi)

via The Church of Christ the ConsolerCurated

Community

Belvoir Castle

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Sat 25 JulFirework Champions(2.9mi)

via Firework ChampionsLocal gem

Community

Women's Breakfast

Our next Vineyard Women's Breakfast will be on Saturday 25th July, signup here to let us know you're coming. This time we'll be meeting at the Knaresborough Inn. Join us at 10am, we'll have breakfast together (menu below), and an opportunity to connect. Please don't let lack of funds discourage you from attending – we are more than happy to cover the cost of a coffee & breakfast (you can let us know in the 'notes' section when you sign up, or mention it to Maggie). All are welcome so please do invite a friend to join you.

Sat 25 Jul10:00The Knaresborough Inn(4.2mi)

via The Knaresborough Inn

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Pokémon joins Fountains Abbey’s Summer of Play

Head to the circus tents on the ball games field and see what we've got in store for you. You’ll be hopping, skipping and jumping around different activity stations. Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation? From 18 July - 6 September, on top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers! Team up as a family to search for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges. Discover Pokémon zones in the Ball Games Field. Don’t forget your imagination… As well as all that excitement, challenge your friends and family to a game of soft archery. Who's going to win the space hopper racing? Hop on a balance bike and see who can reach the finish line first. And, if you still have some energy, head to the play area where inquisitive little minds can be let loose to play even more. Summer of Play activities will be taking place in the circus tents on the ball games field at the visitor centre so little legs won't have to far to wander. Standard admission charges apply.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(4.2mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Community

Super soaker cruises

Super soaker cruises? At Ripon Scenic Cruises? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Ripon Scenic Cruises(4.4mi)

via Ripon Scenic CruisesCurated

Community

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Venues with events near Burton Leonard

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Firework Champions2.9 miles away

More about Burton Leonard

North Yorkshire, England

Burton Leonard is in North Yorkshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Burton Leonard events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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