VISIT THE OLDEST MUSEUM IN THE ENGLISH- SPEAKING WORLD. STONYHURST COLLEGE
ADDITIONAL TOURS IN AUGUST 2026
These are guided tours.
Thursday 20th August 2026:
1400 start – 90 minutes – Buildings Tour.
A guided tour of the Historic Rooms at the heart of the modern College comprising Stonyhurst Hall, a Grade 2 Listed building dating from 1590 , into which the College moved in 1794 from St Omers on the continent. Visit notable rooms such as the Bayley Room, the Great Hall, the Long Room and the Philosophers’ Common Room. See Oliver Cromwell’s table, as well as the Sodality and the beautiful 19th Century chapels, among other highlights.
Price £19 per person.
Friday 21st August 2026:
1000 Start – 120 minutes – Highlights Tour.
The best of the Museum and Buildings Tours in one session.
Price £29 per head
1400 Start – 90 minutes – Museum and Libraries.
A guided tour of The Museum and Historic Libraries. See the three historic libraries and the award-winning Museum. Key exhibits include religious relics and vestments, the story of Charles Waterton and his collections, medieval manuscripts, a Shakespeare First Folio, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s desk, Mary Queen of Scots’ prayer book, items belonging to St Thomas More, and the Cloth of Gold Cope commissioned by Henry VII.
Price £19 per head.
This is the last chance to see the current Museum Exhibition.
OPEN DAYS.
We also have Open Days, for a self- guided look around our Museum.
Friday 28th August 2026; Saturday 29th August 2026 and Sunday 30th August.
To book Guided Tours or Open days: Visit Us | Stonyhurst Museum & Archives
