Access the Abbey: British Sign Language Tour

Access the Abbey: British Sign Language Tour

Discover the beautiful sights and fascinating stories of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users.

By Westminster Abbey

Date and time

Location

Westminster Abbey

20 Deans Yd London SW1P 3PA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join British Sign Language guide Edward Richards for a tour of this historic coronation church, conducted in British Sign Language.  

Take in over 1,000 years of history as you tour this magnificent building, visiting spaces as varied as the colourful Lady Chapel and the soaring Nave. Learn about the lives and legacies of people buried and remembered in the Abbey, while walking in the footsteps of both monks and monarchs. 

British Sign Language is a visual spatial language. It involves a combination of hand shapes, facial expressions, lip patterns and body language.  

This tour is open to both BSL users and those studying BSL.  

Frequently asked questions

What is British Sign Language?

This tour will be given exclusively in British Sign Language. British Sign Language is a visual spatial language, it involves a combination of hand shapes, facial expressions, lip patterns and body language.

Who is this tour suitable for?

This tour is suitable for British Sign Language users and students. Children under the age of 16 will not be permitted on this tour, please see our family pages for information and events to explore this theme as a family.

Where will this tour meet?

This tour will meet by the Cloister Entrance to Westminster Abbey in Dean's Yard.

How long will this tour last?

This tour will last for approximately 90 minutes.

Organized by

Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors who want to explore over 1,000 years of history in this wonderful building. Thousands more join us for worship at our daily services. Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains - the Abbey is a must-see living pageant of British history.  Visit our website www.westminster-abbey.org to find out more. Our MissionTo serve Almighty God as a ‘school of the Lord’s service’ by offering divine worship daily and publicly; To serve the Sovereign by daily prayer and by a ready response to requests made by or on behalf of His Majesty; To serve the nation by fostering the place of true religion within national life, maintaining a close relationship with members of the House of Commons and House of Lords and with others in representative positions; To serve pilgrims and all other visitors and to maintain a tradition of hospitality. Keep in TouchFor more information on Upcoming Events and Services at Westminster Abbey, why not join our mailing list?  Simply click here and submit your contact details to receive monthly e-newsletters about our Events, Services, and Shop. 

£6.13
Sep 13 · 10:00 AM GMT+1