Romsey Abbey
Romsey, Test Valley
Photo: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0
An abbey church in the centre of Romsey, a market town in the Test Valley. The abbey has a programme of recitals and concerts, and visitors can explore the architecture and the gardens.
Highlights
- Recitals and concerts through the year
- Guided tours
- Parish Tea on the last Sunday of the month
Good to know
- The café at King John's House is about 50 yards away
- Avoid visiting during services
Getting there
Romsey Abbey, The Vicarage, Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EPParking: Check the Abbey website for parking details. Romsey has public car parks in the town centre.
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