* The tour season for 2026 runs weekly from 14th May to 17th September *
Attend the flagship award-winning Village Tour and meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way!
During the tour, you'll see the flint-built St Peter's Church and find out more about its long history. Hear about conditions in the workhouse, the Newbolts' breakfast concerts for hundreds of fashionable people, the tower used in the Napoleonic wars, famous (and infamous) local residents, and our ancient seat of local government for the area.
Tours are conducted in English for a maximum of 5 groups of 8 visitors, and cover less than a mile of flat walking, but do involve standing for a number of 5-minute presentations. They include a break for tea or coffee (charge of £2). Allow two and a half hours for the tour. Booking essential with suggested £5pp donation.
During wet weather, tours takes place entirely within the Church. Children are welcome on the tours, but they suggest that ages 10 and above will more fully appreciate the experience.
Access for visitors with disabilities.
2026 Tour dates:
Thursday 14th May 9.45am - 11.45am (inside tour)
Thursday 21st May 1.30pm
Thursday 28th May 1.30pm
Thursday 4th June 1.30pm
Thursday 11th June 9.30am
Tuesday 16th June 9.30am
Thursday 18th June 9.30am
Thursday 25th June 1.30pm
Thursday 2nd July 1.30pm
Thursday 9th July 9.45am
Thursday 16th July 1.30pm
Thursday 23rd July 1.30pm
Thursday 25th July 9.45am
Thursday 30th July 9.45am
Thursday 6th August 9.45am
Thursday 13th August 1.30pm
Thursday 20th August 1.30pm
Thursday 27th August 9.45am
Thursday 3rd September 1.30pm
Saturday 5th September 9.45am
Thursday 10th September 1.30pm
Thursday 17th September 1.30pm
Weekly 14th May - 17th September, morning tours 9.45am, afternoon tours 1.30pm.
