Tour: Wonderful women
In Women’s History Month, join us to uncover the extraordinary lives of some of the women remembered in Westminster Abbey, from actresses to spies to social reformers.
On this 75-minute tour you will learn about the remarkable lives of various women buried and commemorated in the Abbey, including:
- Aphra Behn, one of the first women to earn a living through her writing
- Angela Burdett-Coutts, a Victorian philanthropist who supported the poor, children and animals
- Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of Strathmore, an early pioneer for women’s rights
- Anne Bracegirdle, one of the first important actresses in the 18th century
- Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, writer of the first English science fiction novel
- Sarah Delaval, Countess of Tyrconnel, an 18th century aristocrat who had a very public affair with Prince Frederick, a younger son of George III
- Octavia Hill, social reformer and founder of the National Trust
- Ann Oldfield, an 18th century actress who became Anne Bracegirdle’s great rival
- Female Modern Martyrs Manche Masemola, Esther John and Grand Duchess Elizabeth who all lost their lives for their Christian beliefs
Available dates
Tuesday 10th March
Thursday 12th March
Friday 13th March
Monday 16th March
Friday 20th March
Saturday 21st March
Monday 23rd March
Tuesday 24th March
Friday 27th March
Saturday 28th March
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 Wonderful women 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 Wonderful women 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.
