Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey
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On 22 August 2026, guided tours will take place at St Benet's Abbey in Norwich. Attendees can explore the ancient ruins of this site, which remains the only monastery in the UK to avoid dissolution by Henry VIII. The tours are scheduled to begin at 13:00 and cost £5.00.
Explore the ancient ruins of St Benet's Abbey up close with our fun guided tours - History comes alive!
The only Monastery in the UK to avoid the dissolution by Henry VIII - St Benet's Abbey dates back over 1000 years to the time of King Cnut. There are many stories to tell about this fascinating site & our volunteer tour guides will share these & their knowledge of uprisings, connections to Norwich Cathedral, graffiti & so much more. (Please note that the tour guide will choose which stories to tell, so tours will vary)
Not available to attend on this date? There are more dates available, simply click on the red box at the top right of this page to see further dates.
Your £5.00 Ticket fee is used for the upkeep and preservation of this and other NAT sites.
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Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 14:00.
Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey is held at St. Benet's Abbey in Norwich (St Benet’s Road (off Hall Common Road), Ludham, NR29 5NU).
Tickets for Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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On 22 August 2026, guided tours will take place at St Benet's Abbey in Norwich. Attendees can explore the ancient ruins of this site, which remains the only monastery in the UK to avoid dissolution by Henry VIII. The tours are scheduled to begin at 13:00 and cost £5.00.
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Explore the ancient ruins of St Benet's Abbey up close with our fun guided tours - History comes alive!
The only Monastery in the UK to avoid the dissolution by Henry VIII - St Benet's Abbey dates back over 1000 years to the time of King Cnut. There are many stories to tell about this fascinating site & our volunteer tour guides will share these & their knowledge of uprisings, connections to Norwich Cathedral, graffiti & so much more. (Please note that the tour guide will choose which stories to tell, so tours will vary)
Not available to attend on this date? There are more dates available, simply click on the red box at the top right of this page to see further dates.
Your £5.00 Ticket fee is used for the upkeep and preservation of this and other NAT sites.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
St. Benet's AbbeySt Benet’s Road (off Hall Common Road), Ludham, NR29 5NU
St Benet's, Norwich
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When is Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey?
Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey taking place?
Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey is held at St. Benet's Abbey in Norwich (St Benet’s Road (off Hall Common Road), Ludham, NR29 5NU).
How much are tickets for Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey?
Tickets for Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey?
Tickets for Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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£5
Date
Until Saturday, 22 August 2026
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feels like 14°C · chance of rain 58% · wind 19 km/h
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