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Tours at St Augustine's Abbey
DATE
Sat 18 Apr, Thu 14 May, Mon 8 Jun, Wed 22 Jul, Mon 10 Aug, Tue 18 Aug, Sat 12 Sep
TIME11am - 12.30pm
LOCATION
St Augustine's Abbey
SUITABLE FORAdults
Bring history to life with a guided site tour of St Augustine’s Abbey.
Founded in AD 598 by St Augustine himself, this once-great abbey marks the rebirth of Christianity in southern England. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you around the site, helping you imagine what the abbey looked like at its height centuries ago. After the tour, enjoy full access to the site—why not bring a picnic, relax in the grounds, and make a whole day of your visit?
Tour dates 2026:
Saturday 18 April, Thursday 14 May, Monday 8 June, Wednesday 22 July, Monday 10 August, Tuesday 18 August, Saturday 12 September.
These tours are £3 extra on top of your general admission ticket. Members go free. You can book a general admission ticket and a tour ticket below. If there are any spaces left on the day, it will be on a first come first serve basis.
The tours are suitable for ages 10+.
There are uneven grounds, so please wear suitable. Also, this tour is outdoors, so dress for the weather.
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| English Heritage members | Free |
| Adult | £3 |
| Child, 5-17 years | £3 |
| Concession | £3 |
Price Notes
These tours are £3 extra on top of your general admission ticket. Members go free.
How to book
Please click the red button above to purchase your general admission ticket and tour ticket. Select the number of tickets you need and select the chosen date to attend one of the tours and click continue. Click 'book now' next to the St Augustine's Abbey Tour add-on, then click 'add to cart.' If you are a member, click member log in to claim your free admission and free tour ticket. If there are any spaces left on the day, it will be a first comes serve basis.
How to find us
Property:
St Augustine's Abbey
Address:
Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PF
Location:
Canterbury, Kent, South East