Photograph of visitors looking at the memorial to William Shakespeare within Poets' Corner at Westminster Abbey

Voice and Verse Tour: Beyond Poets’ Corner

Date Time Location Price
12th October - 23rd November 2024Times vary The Abbey £10

Join this journey to bring Poets’ Corner to life as we explore the Abbey through the stories and words of our most famous poets.

Poetry is woven into every corner of the Abbey. On this tour, we will ‘free’ the poets from their corner and explore their words and works throughout the entire Abbey. 

Come along to discover how their voices resonate through a variety of different moods, monuments and memorials.  

Available dates

12th October 11.00am

26th October 1.30pm 

2nd November 1.30pm 

23rd November 11.00am 

Ticketing information 

There is a maximum of 15 people per tour. 

Age suitability 

This event is for adults and young people over the age of 15, please see our family pages for information and events to explore this theme as a family. 

Meeting location 

This event will inside the North Door. 

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. 

Voice and Verse season

This event is part of the Voice and Verse season. Join us in October and November as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets.