A tour of Romsey Abbey.

Since its foundation as a Benedictine nunnery in Anglo-Saxon times, Romsey Abbey has witnessed the complete history of England. The magnificent 13th Century Romanesque architecture survived the Reformation and the building has been a working parish church for over 900 years. The links to royalty and many connections to the history of the Romsey and the Hampshire area make it a fascinating place to visit.

There are so many items of interest, from a very rare and nationally significant rood dating from about AD 1000 to a stained glass window commemorating Florence Nightingale that was installed in 2020.

The tours on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September will include a visit to the ringing chamber in the tower. The tour on Monday 15th will not and will be at ground level. It should be noted that access to the ringing chamber is via a narrow spiral staircase of approximately 120 uneven steps.

Timings & Tours 

Friday 12th September: 2pm - 3:30pm

Saturday 13th September: 2pm - 3:30pm

Monday 15th September: 2pm - 3pm

Location & directions 

Contact on day: Mr Robert Gower

Booking information 

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required. Please see booking link below.

Booking opens: 18th August 2025 @ 12am

Booking closes: 10th September 2025 @ 12am

Max no of people per tour: 30

Estimated tour duration: 1 hours 30 minutes