A Guided Tour of Romsey Abbey
Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP
Since its foundation as a Benedictine nunnery in Anglo-Saxon times, Romsey Abbey has witnessed the complete history of England. The magnificent 13th century Romanesque architecture survived the Reformation and the building has been a working parish church for over 900 years. The links to royalty and many connections to the history of the Romsey and the Hampshire area make it a fascinating place to visit.
There are so many items of interest, from a very rare and nationally significant rood dating from about AD 1000 to a stained glass window commemorating Florence Nightingale that was installed in 2020.
The tours will include a visit to the ringing chamber in the tower. It should be noted that access to the ringing chamber is via a narrow spiral staircase of approximately 120 uneven steps.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1400-1530
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1400-1530
- Monday 14 September:
- 1400-1530
Location & directions
Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP
- Contact on day:
- Robert J Gower
- Telephone number:
- +447938323126
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking is preferred
- Booking contact name:
- Hampshire History Trust
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust
- Booking opens:
- 27 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 30
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
