Free tour
Free guided tour of historic Royal town of Romsey
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Guru: Tim
Registered on 20 May 2024
Local history enthusiast, living in Romsey for 25 years - love photography, filming, history and showing the local area to other enthusiastic visitors
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Welcome to my walking tour of the beautiful market town of Romsey in Hampshire, England. This little town has a wealth of history to discover. From it's origins as a Roman garrison settlement, to a convent in Anglo Saxon and then later as a market town centered around a beautiful abbey in Norman times. In more recently it has been linked to the British Royal family with the coronation of King Edward, the home of the Earl of Mountbatten and the place of the honeymoon of King Charles and the famous Lady Diana Spencer.
On this free tour, walkers will gain a fascinating history of this town, along with anecdotes, local legends, secrets and hidden gems.
Tour Highlights
- A private tour of Romsey Abbey, one of the most beautiful Norman abbeys in England
- Burial place of Earl of Mountbatten
- Anglo Saxon relics and Anglo Saxon church history
- Favourite photo spots of Romsey
- Secrets of Romsey, like the underground river
- Walk along the River Test to see the mill *weather permitting
- Discover gruesome history like where two soldiers were executed
- Romsey during the war
Admission Fees
- No admission fees needed
- Romsey Abbey (free to visit, donation welcome).
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
22 The Hundred, Romsey SO51 8NA, UK
By the iron signpost outside of McColl's newsagent by the Corn Exchange. I will be wearing a blue cap.
1
Free entry
Romsey Abbey
If no event on, we will be going inside the abbey as part of the walking tour (free entrance)
2
Outside visit
Romsey
We will be walking round the town of Romsey looking at the historical buildings
3
Outside visit
Market place - full of history
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free guided tour of historic Royal town of Romsey
