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Abbey tour

If these walls could talk...unearth the monastic secrets of a great abbey and the daily routines of the monks who lived here on this guided tour.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

If these walls could talk...unearth the monastic secrets of a great abbey and the daily routines of the monks who lived here on this guided tour.

Tours run every Saturday and Sunday until Sunday 31 March 2024, pending guide availability.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Meet at the Porter's Lodge which is a 10-15 minute walk from the Visitor Centre and West Gate entrances whilst from the Studley ticket office it is a 20-30 minute walk.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy footwear.

Accessibility

Access to the abbey is across a level grassy green. When the grass is particularly wet this can be impassable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams. We have a portable hearing loop available to hire, free of charge, for guided tours. Please call 01765 608888 to book. Please collect from your tour guide at Porter's Lodge. You can use this with a hearing aid set to 'T' or with headphones.

Other

This tour will last approx. 1 hour. Unfortunately, sometimes our guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Upcoming events

Event

Garden and abbey tour 

See the abbey as the Georgians did on this guided tour; incorporated into the dramatic designed landscape.

Event summary

on
3 Dec 2023 to 31 Mar 2024
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 34 other dates or times
Event

Carols by Candlelight SOLD OUT 

See the flickering glow of hundreds of candles light up the abbey cellarium as you sing along to well known carols.

Event summary

on
3 Dec to 10 Dec 2023
at
15:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

On the hoof 

Trot along to St Mary's Church to watch the wild deer munching through their winter feed. See some antlers up close and chat to the wildlife team.

Event summary

on
9 Dec to 23 Dec 2023
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Music and Lights 

Get into the festive spirit with seasonal music and rainbow lighting in the abbey

Event summary

on
9 Dec to 31 Dec 2023
at
14:00 to 17:00
+ 5 other dates or times