Six of the best abbeys for groups

Ravaged by King Henry VIII in the 16th century, many of England’s monasteries and priories survive only as evocative ruins. But they still bear testament to a time when they were home to vibrant communities at the heart of medieval life.

A visit to one of our monastic sites will give your group vivid insights into religious life in medieval England. They'll discover more about how monks and nuns lived, prayed and worked, and about how they interacted with wider society.