Photograph of tour group within St Margaret's Church next to Westminster Abbey, with a large colourful stained-glass window behind them

Tour: Stories in glass

Name: Tour: Stories in glass
Start: 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Westminster Abbey

Date Time Location Price

11th - 16th May 2026Times varyThe Abbey £15

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Every window has a story to tell. Gaze at pieces of glasswork by world-famous artists and anonymous craftsman on this special guided tour.

Explore the history of the Abbey through its beautiful stained and coloured glass windows and unpick the stories they tell about faith and memory.

On this special tour, spend time looking up at the decorative windows in Westminster Abbey and the neighbouring St Margaret’s Church. This tour will include:

St Margaret's Church, a Tudor building filled with windows old and new
The Hockney Window, the Abbey’s latest vibrant installation
The Lady Chapel, a colourful space filled with history
Poets’ Corner, where famous creatives are remembered
The Cloisters, fragments of historic glass are brought together
Chapter House, a striking example of post-war creativity

Available dates

Monday 11th May - 2:00pm

Thursday 14th May - 2:00pm

Friday 15th May - 2:00pm

Saturday 16th May - 11:00am and 2:00pm

Ticketing information

There is a maximum of 15 people per tour. This tour is 60 minutes long.

This tour will take you through Westminster Abbey and it will conclude at the end of the visitor route.

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 event is for adults and young people over the age of 16, please see our family pages for information and events to explore this theme as a family.

Meeting location

This event will meet on the North Green of Westminster Abbey.

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]