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Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey

Wed 26 Aug · 14:00

St. Benet's Abbey

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About This Event

On 26 August 2026, a tour of the ancient ruins at St Benet's Abbey will take place in Norwich starting at 13:00. Various guides lead visitors to explore the site of the UK's only monastery that avoided dissolution by Henry VIII. Admission costs £5.00 for this session focusing on the history of the location.

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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Frequently asked questions

Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey takes place on Wednesday, 26 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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