Like many ancient buildings, St John’s Gate and the Norman crypt have had a tumultuous past. These extraordinary medieval structures have survived against the odds because of the varied uses they have served over the centuries. Follow in the footsteps of knight-monks, printers, literati, publicans and philanthropists in a whistle-stop tour through 900 years of history. Learn about the characters who lived, worked and entertained here and how they adapted and re-imagined the buildings to meet their needs.

BSL Interpreter Steve Hudson is on the NRCPD Register.

Please note that this tour includes ascending and descending several historic staircases. For more information, please see our Access Page.

For information in BSL about visiting the Museum and coming on a tour, please watch this video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alr9Lt4BZE0&t=13s

Tickets must be pre-booked via the Museum’s Eventbrite page.  £12pp and £9 for Art Fund members. Carers or companions to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing visitors are free of charge.