March/April dates now open at Westminster Abbey for Hidden Highlights Tour

Mardee, it is a fabulous tour. I took it in 2022. We saw the ruins being excavated which were part of the original building. We were in the Jerusalem Chamber and met the Dean of the Abbey (he was there for a meeting, but graciously said they would wait for our tour to see the chamber.) There is an elevator up to the Queen's Gallery which I really appreciated. The view from there down to the Abbey is fabulous. We also saw an old library with ancient books. Have fun!

Oh cool, Laurie Beth! Thanks! I was about ready to book the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries, because I hadn't heard anything about the Hidden Highlights tour, but then came back here, did a quick search for info, and went back and booked it.

So good to hear that it is worthwhile. It really sounds wonderful!

Mardee, thank you so much for posting this!
I definitely want to do this later this spring.
"Jerusalem Chamber, the medieval room where Henry IV died and Henry V became king."
I really must see this.

I know, Rebecca! That's the one that caught my eye! I'm very excited about this tour! Evidently they release the dates on the last day of the month (for future reference). 😊

Hope you are feeling better.

So different than the Verger tour correct? So now, you need several tours to see it all!

Tammy, evidently yes. When I was researching it, I found a couple of threads on the forum that sort of explained the difference.

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/england/westminster-abbey-hidden-highlights
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/england/westminister-abbey-01227ae2-814f-4dcf-80cd-d9a6d2f9c660

mardee, we thought the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries were absolutely amazing. We spent a lot of time there. Seeing those galleries after seeing all there is downstairs in the Abbey was like a cherry topping on a sundae. Adding the other sites- the Nurses chapel AND the Jerusalem Chamber for that Hidden Highlights tour? Wow. Sprinkles and whipped cream! I’m so jealous! 😊

Mardee, thank you: I am feeling a bit better.

The Jerusalem Chamber is actually mentioned in Shakespeare's play, "Henry IV; Part 2":
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/2henryiv/2henryiv.4.4.html

Just an FYI that they have released April tickets for this tour as well.

Mustlovedogs, thanks! I can't wait! It will be so different from when I was there 28 years ago!

Rebecca, I remember that about Henry IV (I worked on a production of that many years ago) - so interesting! Glad you are feeling better!

Indyhiker, thank you! I've revised my post accordingly. 😊