Tour: Medieval monastery

On this 90-minute journey you’ll follow in the footsteps of the medieval monks, exploring some of the Abbey’s most atmospheric spaces, including:

• The Nave and Quire, where the monks gathered for daily worship
• The High Altar and Lady Chapel, places of devotion and splendour
• Poets’ Corner, where history and creativity meet
• The Cloisters and Chapter House, at the heart of monastic life
• The Pyx Chamber, the Abbey’s oldest surviving room
• The Jerusalem Chamber, once part of the Abbot’s house and steeped in history 

Join us to uncover how monastic life shaped the Abbey we know today. 

Available dates

Thursday 2nd October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Friday 3rd October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 

Monday 6th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Tuesday 7th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Wednesday 8th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Thursday 9th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Friday 10th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Saturday 11th October 2025 - 10:00am

Monday 13th  October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Tuesday 14th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Wednesday 15th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Friday 17th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 

Monday 20th  October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Tuesday 21st October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Friday 24th October 2025 - 10:00am
Saturday 25th October 2025 - 10:00am 

Monday 27th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Tuesday 28th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Thursday 30th October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm 
Friday 31st October 2025 - 10:00am and 1:00pm

Ticketing information

What you need to book for this event

General admission to the Abbey

How to book

Choose your preferred date from the list above.
Select 'Book Abbey and Medieval Monastery tour tickets' and enter your chosen date and time (the time slot must be before or the same time as the tour time slot) and select your general admission tickets.
You will then be prompted to book tickets for the Medieval Monastery tour, if available.

If you are interested in the 1:00pm tour

If you would like to look around the rest of the Abbey during your visit, then we recommend you do so before you take part in the tour. This is to allow you enough time to see as much as possible. 

Ticketing information

There is a maximum of 15 people per tour.

What you need to book for this event

General admission to the Abbey

How to book

Choose your preferred date from the list above.
Select 'Book Abbey and Medieval Monastery tour tickets' and enter your chosen date and time (the time slot must be before or the same time as the tour time slot) and select your general admission tickets.
You will then be prompted to book tickets for the Medieval Monastery tour, if available.

If you are interested in the 1:00pm tour

If you would like to look around the rest of the Abbey during your visit, then we recommend you do so before you take part in the tour. This is to allow you enough time to see as much as possible. 

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, so we recommend you wear sensible footwear. Some areas on this tour are not wheelchair accessible, please consider this carefully when booking. 

​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. Photograph is not allowed in the Jerusalem Chamber.