Tours of Romsey Abbey
Guided tours for individuals
On Wednesdays between 30 April and 26 November 2025 at 1pm*, one of the Abbey's Tour Guides offers a guided tour to individuals or small groups (6 people or fewer). Booking is not required. The tour lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes and is FREE, but donations towards the Abbey's upkeep are welcomed.
For groups of six or more, see below.
*Exceptionally, the Abbey may be closed for a service. Please check with the Parish Office : 01794 513125
Guided tours for groups.
Tours for groups of more than six people must be booked in advance via the Parish Office. Tours can be arranged at a time and date to suit your group during the Abbey’s opening hours and subject to availability of the Abbey.
General information about all Group Tours:
- Tours last 1 hour
- The cost is £5 per person
- Payment should be made to the Abbey Guide
- Wheelchair access is easiest via the South Door (on the Church Rooms / South Garth side)
- Floors inside the Abbey are mostly level but uneven in places
- Abbey Guides are volunteers and all monies collected are for Parish funds
- There are no catering facilities on site but there are a number of places to eat/drink/coffee shops within 5 minutes walk
- Please check the ‘Travel Information’ page of our website particularly if your group is planning to travel by coach
To contact the Parish Office (Monday to Friday except Bank Holidays):
Phone: 01794 513125, Email: parishoffice@romseyabbey.org.uk
FREE Audio Tours of Romsey Abbey
These are suitable for use with any Smartphone. Download the tours from here and ask about our free Wi-Fi when you visit (not available for the Exterior Tour).
Introductory tour of Romsey Abbey
http://youraudiotour.com/tours/1555
Tour of Romsey Abbey for Young People
http://youraudiotour.com/tours/1424
Stained Glass Tour of Romsey Abbey
http://youraudiotour.com/tours/1569
Tour of the Exterior of Romsey Abbey
http://youraudiotour.com/tours/2231
Découvrez L’Abbaye de Romsey
http://youraudiotour.com/tours/1561
Entdecken Sie Romsey Abbey
http://youraudiotour.com/tours/1565
Scopri L’Abbazia di Romsey
http://youraudiotour.com/tours/1725
Descubra La Abadia de Romsey
http://youraudiotour.com/tours/1721