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