We have a variety of tour options to suit individuals or groups
TOURS OF THE PRIORY
The Priory offers a variety of guided tours, of both general and special interest, as outlined below.
On-the Day Mini Tours
We aim to make guided Mini Tours available on the day of your visit. Ask at the Welcomer desk, or look for a notice that will be displayed at the back of the church when a Steward is present to lead them:
- A General Interest mini tour around the ground floor of the Priory, pointing out key aspects. Length negotiable on the day.
- A mini tour of the Tower, involving a climb up 176 spiral steps. From the top of the bell tower there is a spectacular view across to the Isle of Wight. Length around 20 minutes.
- Children aged 8 and over welcome if accompanied by an adult
- Access subject to weather conditions, and the absence of nesting peregrines
Charges: £5 adults, school age children free
Fixed-date Tours
A number of approximately one hour General Interest and Special Interest Tours, led by Tour Guides, are advertised on the events page of the Priory website certain months of the year.
Special Interest Tour topics may include:
- Art in the Priory
- Exterior tour of the Church and Priory grounds
- Historic Graffiti
- The Priory and the Second World War
- Tudor Times and People
- Heraldry
Charges: £8.00p per adult, children from 8 £6
Private tours for groups
Enquiries about private group tours, both General Interest and Special Interest, are welcome. Email tours@christchurchpriory.org in the first instance.
All tours are led by a member of our knowledgeable teams of Guides and Stewards.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Online bookings can be made here
