£30, morning

This visit to Stoneleigh Abbey will begin our series of events to coincide with Jane Austen 250 celebrations in 2025. Stoneleigh Abbey was founded by the Cistercians in 1154. One of the seats of the Leigh family, Stoneleigh Abbey has played house to several people of note, including King Charles I, Queen Victoria, and novelist Jane Austen. 

Between 1714 and 1726 a new palatial four-storey fifteen-bay west wing was built to designs by architect Francis Smith of Warwick and provides an impressive range of state apartments. 

After many tragic events, including a fire in 1960, the house was left in a run-down state that could no longer be looked after by the Leigh family so was sold to a preservation charitable trust. This failed, but the Abbey was then saved by a new independent charitable trust.  

 The event is for members only. Please read our terms and conditions before booking.