Hidden Histories: Monks & Monarchs: The History of Abbey Park

Event Description

With tour guide Jim Butler

Explore the Story of Abbey Park, from its founding as a Monastery in the 12th Century to its dedication as a public park in the 20th century and discover the stories of the many saints and sinners who lived and died over those 800 years.

IMPORTANT: You will be told the tour start location on the Booking Details PDF which will be sent by email once you have purchsed your ticket (the tour does not start at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery)

Monks & Monarchs: The History of Abbey Park - guided tour date:

• Sunday June 28th 2026

Your guide, Jim Butler, is the creator, writer and producer of the popular 'Hidden Histories of Leicester’ series on YouTube, Facebook and TikTok. He writes and leads guided tours around the city covering a broad range of historical topics, drawing on his life-long love of Leicester’s rich culture and heritage and over 25 years’ experience of communicating its amazing history to all ages and backgrounds.

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