
Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey
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On 29 August 2026, various performers will lead visitors through the ancient ruins of St Benet's Abbey in Norwich for a guided tour experience. As the only monastery in the UK to avoid dissolution by Henry VIII, the abbey offers a unique historical setting where history comes alive. Tickets are priced at £5.00 for entry to this outdoor event held at the historic venue. The programme features fun tours designed to bring the site's rich past to life for attendees.
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.
The starting point for the tour at the top of the steps and is sign posted. Walk from the car park through the access path to a gate and the steps are directly in front of you. From the moorings walk towards the mill and along the access path to the site, as you reach the site the meeting point is immediatley in front of you.
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Guided Tours St Benet's Abbey takes place on Saturday, 29 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.
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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Editorial Summary
On 29 August 2026, various performers will lead visitors through the ancient ruins of St Benet's Abbey in Norwich for a guided tour experience. As the only monastery in the UK to avoid dissolution by Henry VIII, the abbey offers a unique historical setting where history comes alive. Tickets are priced at £5.00 for entry to this outdoor event held at the historic venue. The programme features fun tours designed to bring the site's rich past to life for attendees.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
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.
The starting point for the tour at the top of the steps and is sign posted. Walk from the car park through the access path to a gate and the steps are directly in front of you. From the moorings walk towards the mill and along the access path to the site, as you reach the site the meeting point is immediatley in front of you.
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, 29 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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Price
£5
Date
Until Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time
Weather
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