Family Day: Parrots and Pirates
Ready for an adventure! Set sail with your family on a quest to explore the Abbey’s connections with the high seas.
Step aboard for a swashbuckling celebration where history sets sail and imagination takes the wheel. In the heart of Westminster Abbey, we’ll chart courses through tales of bold voyagers, sea winds, and stormy skies. Meet adventurers remembered in the Abbey, listen to stories from the high seas, and plunge into Pirate School to pick up everything you need to start your life on deck.
As part of the day, you will:
- Explore the Abbey on a special sea-themed tour
- Adventure through historic sections of the Abbey on a guided tour worthy of its own shanty.
- Settle in with your ship mates and storyteller Olivia Armstrong, for tales of boats, storms and parrots
- And in our Pirate School you will:
- Learn the ropes of life at sea
- Discover hidden clues on a treasure trail
- Create your own pirate treasure
Ticketing information
In the event of wet weather, this event will be run inside the Chapter House and the cloisters.
This event does not include self-guided entry to Westminster Abbey. If you'd like to also book a self-guided ticket, we recommend looking at the Visit us pages to plan a visit during opening hours.
Age suitability
This activity is suitable for children aged 3+.
All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout their time at the Abbey.
Meeting location
This event will meet by the Cloister Entrance to Westminster Abbey in Dean's Yard.
Access and security
Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).
On your arrival, your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you.
The Abbey has uneven floors and parts of the tour may only be accessible up a flight of steps.
The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all. If you have any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking: [email protected]
Filming and photography
Please note that filming and sound recording are not permitted at the Abbey. See our photography policy for more information.
