Event Details
- Location: Westminster Abbey
- Address: 20 Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3PA
- Start date: 02nd August 2025
- End date: 26th August 2025
- Times: Various
- Entry fee: £0
Summer: Stories from the Stones tour
Step into the Abbey cloisters after hours to uncover stories that bring to life the names etched in the stones. 6.30-7.30pm on 6th, 14th, 20th and 26th August.
Discover the hidden stories behind the names carved into the stones of Westminster Abbey’s cloisters on this atmospheric after-hours tour. Guided by storyteller Olivia Armstrong, you’ll journey through centuries of tales, to learn more about the lives of those memorialised in this sacred space. With more than 3,000 people remembered at the Abbey, each monument holds a fascinating story waiting to be heard. Join us for an evening of history, mystery, and moving narratives beneath the vaulted cloisters. (Please note the same tour will be repeated on all four dates).
Summer: Local Lives Walking Tour
Take a guided walk around Westminster Abbey to uncover the diverse stories of the people who shaped its vibrant past. 2nd, 7th, 13th, 16th and 21st August. (Check Abbey website for times and booking details).
Explore the rich and surprising history of the neighbourhood around Westminster Abbey on this guided walk with Blue Badge Guide Angela Morgan. Discover how this once-isolated island, known as Thorney Island, evolved into a cultural and political hub. Hear the stories of remarkable figures who lived and worked in its shadow, from T.E. Lawrence (“Lawrence of Arabia”) to Ignatius Sancho, the formerly enslaved composer and abolitionist. This walking tour reveals the hidden human stories that shaped Westminster over the centuries.
Further details and booking information for all tours can be found on the Abbey website.