Family tour: Souls, saints and stories
Event Details
Dates
Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct '26
Event runs in sessions
10:30 – 14:00
Location
Westminster AbbeyRecommended ages
5 years+
Type
Indoor
Prices
Free entry
About this event
Family tour: Souls, saints and stories is part of the family programme at Westminster Abbey in London.
Are you feeling brave? Join this tour to uncover the strange stories beneath the stones and explore the mysteries of burial. Calling all curious families! Join us to hear tales of surprising ends, unusual burials, kings, queens, a saint and the fascinating connections between the Church calendar and this most mysterious time of year.
What to expect:
- Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026, at 10:30am and 1:00pm each day
- Tours run for 60 minutes and end at the end of the visitor route
- Suitable for children aged 5+; all children must be accompanied by an adult
- Free (booking required) via Eventbrite; each adult can book up to four children
- Meet by the Cloister Entrance in Dean's Yard
- Does not include self-guided entry to the Abbey
- Uneven floors, and parts of the tour may only be reachable up a flight of steps
More Details
Booking
Book in advance
Arrival
At start time
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Pricing
Free entry
Location
Get directionsExplore over 900 years of history at this iconic Gothic Abbey, home to royal tombs, magnificent architecture, and engaging family experiences.
What this place offers
Last updated: 10 Oct 2026
