Tour of Romsey Abbey

Since it's 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 signicant rood dating from about AD 1000 to a stained glass window commemorating Florence Nightingale that was installed in 2020.

The tours on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September will include a visit to the ringing chamber in the tower. The tour on Monday 15th will not and will be at ground level. It should be noted that access to the ringing chamber is via a narrow spiral staircase of approximately 120 uneven steps.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

1400-1530

Saturday 13 September:

1400-1530

Monday 15 September:

1400-1500

Location & directions

Romsey Abbey, Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP

Contact on day:

Mr Robert Gower

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Pre-booking is advised as numbers are resticted.

Booking contact name:

Hampshire History Trust

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust

Booking opens:

18 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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