Family Day: Monumental memories
Date
Time
Location
Price
Tuesday, 24th October 2023
10.00am
- 2.00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission
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Wednesday, 25th October 2023
10.00am
- 2.00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission
Buy tickets to the Abbey
Thursday, 26th October 2023
10.00am
- 2.00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission
Buy tickets to the Abbey
Get inspired by the Abbey statues and investigate symbols and postures, explore exciting stories, dress up and create dynamic family portraits.
Carve out your creativity while exploring the world of statues and memorials.
Living Memory - dress up
No need to be grave, just dive into our collection of props, wigs and costumes and unleash your imagination as you create your own magnificent memorial.
- Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Statue spotters family tour
Prepare to point out poses, uncover symbols and discover the stories hidden in stone and you prepare to read the Abbey in a whole new way.
- Time: 11.00am
Stories from the stones
Settle in for tales of those remembered in the Abbey who knew that nothing was set in stone and worked hard to carve a better brighter future for others.
- Time: 2.00pm
Age suitability
Activities are suitable for children aged 3+ and younger children are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout their time at the Abbey.
Toilets and baby changing facilities are available in the Cloisters.
Dignity season
This event forms part of our Dignity season, which focuses on the inherent value of every individual as given by God. As people created in the image of God, these events give us a chance to connect with the past, engage with the present, and shape a future where dignity and respect prevail.
