Shadows of the Abbey: a Halloween history tour
St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury · 31 October to 1 November 2026
Image: English HeritageEnglish Heritage runs a Halloween history tour of St Augustine's Abbey as the light fades on the last weekend of half term. The hour-long tour explores the ruins of one of England's oldest monasteries, within Canterbury's World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Hour-long Halloween history tour
- Dusk visit to the abbey ruins
- Part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site
Good to know
- Wrap up warm for an outdoor tour at dusk
Getting there
St Augustine's Abbey, Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PF
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Nearby
Image: St Augustine's AbbeySt Augustine's Abbey
Founded in AD 598, St Augustine's Abbey marks the return of Christianity to southern England and is part of Canterbury's World Heritage Site. Walk the extensive ruins, from the Saxon monastery to the Norman rebuild and the later Tudor royal palace, then visit the site museum. It sits just outside the city walls, a few minutes from the cathedral.
Image: Visit CanterburyCanterbury Christmas Market
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Image: Canterbury CathedralCanterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is the historic heart of the city, a vast medieval cathedral with centuries of stories to uncover. Explore the nave, crypt and stained glass at your own pace with a media guide, or join a guided tour or mini talk, then wander the precincts. Your ticket works as an annual pass, so you can come back within the year.