Our rich programme aims to provide opportunities for both new and existing visitors to experience the heritage of the church through liveinteractions.
It is fantastic to be welcomed into a church as a visitor and get to enjoy its heritage.
Most events are free: a donation from every visitor helps us enormously.
Some events are ticketed: ticket sales income helps us to sustain the programme.
Please come back regularly to this page to check for updates.
Hidden Spaces Tours
Saturday 14 February 2026, 11.45am
Saturday 28 February 2026, 11.45am
Saturday 14 March 2026, 11.45am
Saturday 28 March 2026, 11.45am
Saturday 11 April 202611.45am
Saturday 25 April 2026, 11.45am
Saturday 9 May 2026, 11.45am
Saturday 23 May 2026, 11.45am
Join our knowledgeable Tour Guides to discover spaces usually closed to the public and hear about the colourful lives of those who served and worshipped in this amazing space. Peer into the crypt’s vault and imagine how these would have looked 200 years ago and get a 360-degree view of the church and its suspended ceiling – the largest in Europe when built in the early 18th century – from the galleries.
Ticket £9, book
here on Eventbrite
Crypt Open Days
Saturday 25 April 2026, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 23 May 2026 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 20 June 2026 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 18 July 2026, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 22 August 2026 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 12 September 2026 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Peer into the crypt's vaults and imagine how these would have looked 200 years ago. Discover spaces usually closed to the public and hear about the colourful lives of those who served and worshipped in this amazing space.
Free, donations welcome. Drop-in, no booking required.
Untold Stories: Women in St Alfege Tour
Coming back in Sept 2026 during Heritage Open Days (dates to be announced)
Join us to hear the fascinating stories of women connected to St Alfege Church and the role they played through the centuries – from organists to bellringers, from scientists to suffragettes. Get a unique chance to visit the bell ringing chamber and take a closer look at rare historic manuscripts from the church’s archive.
Free Children's Heritage Trail
Available through the year during opening times
Calling all young people and their families! Take a step back in time and discover more than 1000 years of history with our free resources for families. Go on a special mission, explore the church, complete the trail and get an explorer’s stamp!
Drop-in, no need to book. Ask one of our friendly volunteers. Free, donations welcome.
Heritage Open Days
11- 20 September 2026. Please come back regularly to check for updates.
Join us during England’s largest festival of history and culture! Come and celebrate our heritage through a rich programme of free tours.
Free, donations welcome
