Shakespeare themed Guided Tour at Westminster Abbey

A school visit is a great way to discover Westminster Abbey. We offer guided tours where our award-winning Learning team will bring the Abbey to life with amusing stories and fun facts, all linked to your learning objectives and programmes of study.

In our Shakespeare themed tour, discover what Shakespeare wrote about kingship and coronations in his own time as you explore the nation's coronation church, where kings and queens have been crowned for over 1000 years. You will also have the chance to visit the graves and memorials of Tudor and Jacobean playwrights, including Shakespeare's memorial.

Suitable for: upper KS2 to Post-16

Tours available in the morning (10.30am-12pm) or afternoon (1-2.30pm) throughout the academic year

Cost: £6 per student, or free visits for eligible schools

Minimum group size 10 students/young people


Groups are also welcome to visit on a self-led basis (£2 per student for primary, £6 for secondary)

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