Tour: Glorious gardens
Take a stroll around the Abbey’s historic green spaces with Head Gardener, Danny Britten.
Find out more about the various gardens and green spaces at Westminster Abbey, which formed an intrinsic part of the monastic layout. Discover how they still flourish to this day in the heart of London, carefully tended by an enthusiastic horticultural team.
On this 60-minute tour you will see:
- Dean’s Yard, a historic green space tucked away within the Abbey’s precincts
- Cloister Garth, with its memorial fountain commemorating Lancelot Capability Brown
- College Garden, the country’s oldest cultivated garden, which was used in monastic times to grow food and medicinal herbs. Includes a visit to the Abbey’s beautiful greenhouse, dating from 1929
- Little Cloister Garth, a tranquil oasis with a fountain, originally set aside for recouperation after illness
- St Catherine’s Chapel Garden, created within the ruins of a chapel
Available dates
Tuesday 24th March
Tuesday 31st March
Ticketing information
There is a maximum of 15 people per tour. This tour is 60 minutes long.
This event does not include 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.
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, 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.
