{"title": "BSL led tour: 1,000 years of history", "start": "2026-11-21T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T15:30:00Z", "place": "Westminster Abbey", "address": "Dean's Yard 20, SW1P 3PA London", "price": "£6.13 (including £1.13 booking fee)", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history"], "description": "A guided tour of Westminster Abbey, delivered entirely in British Sign Language. British Sign Language guide Edward Richards explores the fascinating stories and beautiful sights of this historic coronation church. The tour takes in over 1,000 years of history, visiting spaces as varied as the colourful Lady Chapel and the soaring nave, and looks at the lives and legacies of people buried and remembered there. It lasts about 90 minutes, is open to BSL users and students, and meets by the Cloister Entrance in Dean's Yard.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bsl-led-tour-1000-years-of-history-135233/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/special-tours-and-events/2026/november/bsl-tour-1000-years-of-history/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2e3943b9e14ad232c831e1aca39fda4db83a5690c7534dfc45df0669cc3f2c4b-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-21T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T15:30:00Z", "place": "Westminster Abbey", "address": "Dean's Yard 20, SW1P 3PA London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Tour: Abbey unlocked", "start": "2026-11-03T08:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-24T10:00:00Z", "place": "Westminster Abbey", "address": "Dean's Yard 20, SW1P 3PA London", "price": "£150", "price_from": "150.00", "price_to": "150.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/middle-ages", "religion/monasticism"], "description": "A 90-minute private tour that lets you see Westminster Abbey in the quiet of the morning, before its doors open to the public. It is run by Westminster Abbey and offers rare access with an expert guide to treasured spaces such as the Coronation Chair, the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries, Poets' Corner and the High Altar. Only 12 places are available per tour, and the tour meets at the Cloister Entrance in Dean's Yard. 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Visitors see renowned spaces such as Westminster Hall, Central Lobby, the House of Commons Chamber and the House of Lords Chamber, with explanations of how past and present connect. The tour is in English, suits individuals, families and groups with children aged 5 and over, and does not include access to Big Ben.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/uk-parliament-guided-tour-91548/", "official_url": "https://tickets.parliament.uk/event/uk-parliament-guided-tour/uk-parliament/3634063", "image": "https://noky.io/images/27ff797095c428ad710d0b0d4ab580d7006552cbc223389cfad9d98fe17933d4-600.webp"}, {"title": "Tour: War and Remembrance", "start": "2026-11-06T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T14:00:00Z", "place": "Westminster Abbey", "address": "Dean's Yard 20, SW1P 3PA London", "price": "£42 (including general admission)", "price_from": "42.00", "price_to": "47.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/war/remembrance"], "description": "Tour: War and Remembrance is a special guided tour of Westminster Abbey about its connections to war, sacrifice, and national memory. It traces the journey of the Unknown Warrior, one of the country's most significant remembrance memorials, to the Abbey over a century ago. 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Visitors explore over 15 stops, including Westminster Hall, Central Lobby, and the Chambers of the House of Commons and House of Lords, using a handset or their own device. The tour, offered by UK Parliament, brings centuries of history to life with audio, video and visual content, with a dedicated children's version and options in 12 languages. 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Expert guides take visitors into areas normally off-limits to the public, such as rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops. The tour shares insight into the secrets and spaces of the theatre, its history as the third theatre on the site, and the inner workings of one of the world's most renowned theatres.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/behind-the-scenes-tour-38336/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/845fbb4108a338a0458b9cee47e0f9fc0a01b60dc0f207b5f2176e07013346a4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Museum Highlights Tour", "start": "2026-11-14T11:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Guards Museum", "address": "", "price": "Ticket includes museum admission.", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/military"], "description": "A guided highlights tour through the museum's collection, exploring royal coronations and executions, the life of a Guardsman, and the Guards' duties from guarding the palace to frontline combat. It is run by The Guards Museum, whose expert guides lead visitors through stories behind over 1,000 artefacts spanning the five Foot Guard regiments. The tour lasts 45 minutes and suits history enthusiasts, British heritage lovers, and visitors wanting to discover the other side to London's pageantry.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/museum-highlights-tour-39332/", "official_url": "https://theguardsmuseum.com/your-visit/whats-on/events-calendar/museum-highlights-tour/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d2c3b27956d7109aea36833b5d319cbe449921e8d8a16e88c03b55c2a46f0a3f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "History Tours", "start": "2026-11-21T17:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wilton's Music Hall", "address": "Graces Alley 1, E1 8JB London", "price": "£10", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "35.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history"], "description": "History Tours is a guided tour of Wilton's Music Hall, a historic building that was once a Victorian sailors' pub. The tours were devised by a Wilton's researcher and historian and last approximately one hour. They tell how the pub went from music hall to Methodist Mission and was forgotten before becoming the venue it is today. They offer a glimpse into the life of the last surviving building of its kind and suit students, researchers and anyone who would like to learn more about this historic venue.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/history-tours-40340/", "official_url": "https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/history-tours-5/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/456a0104124476acf38e7630dfd8875956cb72f80ee8e4192e8be00029a050a2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Mission & Ministry | A Spiritual Tour of Southwark Cathedral", "start": "2026-11-20T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-20T12:00:00Z", "place": "Southwark Cathedral", "address": "Cathedral Street, London", "price": "From £7", "price_from": "7.00", "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["religion/christian", "history"], "description": "A one-hour tour offering a unique look at the spiritual life of Southwark Cathedral, a beautiful and historical place of Christian worship. Run by Southwark Cathedral, it explores the building's past and present as a place of worship from the 12th century until today and its involvement with the wider Christian family. Visitors hear about its place in the history of Bankside and see where and how it has commemorated events important to the local community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mission-ministry-a-spiritual-tour-of-southwark-cathedral-47467/", "official_url": "https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/whats-on/2011-mission-ministry-a-spiritual-tour-of-southwark-cathedral/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8ca5b0a6b48a087e6dff319f713699a12ebfd5abbfcf839dd96c5a7c53d94199-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Treasures tour", "start": "2026-11-09T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Paul's Cathedral", "address": "St Paul's Churchyard, EC4M 8AD London", "price": "", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "16.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["religion/christian/anglican", "art/architecture"], "description": "Treasures tour is a one-hour guided tour in English that takes visitors to hidden treasures of the Cathedral's Triforium, the space which wraps around the top of the building. 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Organised by St James Muswell Hill, it lasts about four hours with a morning start.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tour-of-the-bible-in-the-british-museum-79039/", "official_url": "https://stjamesmuswellhill.churchsuite.com/events/kaxmrwnm", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a9f87ccb3eb1079f31b6bb5fb7c6c9b6c014013cf065071bf8354dfc1b5e6d68-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Big Ben Tour", "start": "2026-11-09T10:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Parliament Square", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "7.00", "price_to": "55.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history"], "description": "Big Ben Tour is a fully guided tour that climbs the narrow 334-step spiral stairwell of the Elizabeth Tower to the Belfry where the world-famous Big Ben bell hangs. The tour is run by the UK Parliament and shows visitors, up close, how the famous bell works. Along the way, you stop in exhibition spaces that use AV technology to tell the story of Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower, see the inner workings of the clock mechanism, and stand next to the bell as it strikes the hour. The visit lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes, is offered in English only, and is for visitors aged 11 and over who are comfortable climbing 334 steps and loud noise.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/big-ben-tour-91547/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/708b62f0f086786dd6f2b9b2c6f059958dcfd4c55f002b4b05546fc8bb1eff4f-600.webp"}, {"title": "Behind the Scenes | Secret Dome Tour", "start": "2026-11-09T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre", "address": "King William Walk", "price": "£48, £32 (students), £11 (Universal Credit)", "price_from": "48.00", "price_to": "48.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["art/architecture"], "description": "Behind the Scenes | Secret Dome Tour is a guided tour that takes you up the dome of the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul on a narrow, winding staircase, with panoramic 360° views over Greenwich and central London. An expert guide leads the tour, revealing the dome's hidden history, original relics including a vantage point once used to defend London during the Second World War, the architecture of Christopher Wren, and the inner workings of the historic turret clock. Tickets include a gift pack, entry to the Painted Hall with its talks and multimedia guide, the 600 Years of History tours, and the Discover Greenwich Museum in the Visitor Centre. The tour is not suitable for everyone: you must be able to climb 125 steps unaided, children under 14 are not permitted, and walking aids are not allowed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/behind-the-scenes-secret-dome-tour-37523/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/81cf662376dcb3fc6772b009cab2a7f270fa3f65cafc28cd30427202bcd53501-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Grand Temple Guided Tour at Freemasons' Hall 2026", "start": "2026-11-13T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Freemasons' Hall", "address": "Great Queen Street 60, WC2B 5AZ London", "price": "18.00 GBP", "price_from": "18.00", "price_to": "18.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/freemasonry"], "description": "A 55-minute guided tour taking in the Grand Temple and the ceremonial areas of Freemasons' Hall. Experienced guides from Tours at Freemasons' Hall lead the journey, which begins in the North Gallery of the Museum of Freemasonry before moving through the ornate ceremonial rooms. The tour explores the 300-year-old history of Freemasonry and the magnificence of the Grand Temple, with its mosaics, organ and stained glass windows.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/grand-temple-guided-tour-at-freemasons-hall-2026-98043/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ff918a19469ebed7562de4ac9739f7a2a250b840a906ba44edbd9179f8fd719f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Highlights of the National Army Museum: BSL Tour", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "National Army Museum", "address": "SW3 4HT London", "price": "£2.00", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/military"], "description": "A British Sign Language (BSL) tour discovering some of the National Army Museum's most remarkable exhibits, led by expert guide Edward Richards. It takes in compelling objects spanning more than 350 years, from the British Civil Wars to modern-day conflicts, including the slashed portrait of Oliver Cromwell, the skeleton of Marengo, Napoleon's favourite horse, and the robes worn by Lawrence of Arabia during the First World War. The tour reveals the historical significance of these items while exploring the human stories behind them. Richards has been delivering BSL tours in museums and galleries since 2002, including Tate Modern and the Design Museum.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/highlights-of-the-national-army-museum-bsl-tour-37241/", "official_url": "https://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/highlights-national-army-museum-bsl-tour", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6c77fd688d3e6af32bb75cd4a42eb4f28860e11104eadbd1d959307690a24417-2000.webp"}]}