The Education Centre welcomes hundreds of children to St Osyth Priory through its school trips education programme. Staffed by trained teachers the Education Centre offers curriculum linked school trips. Students explore the Estate’s atmospheric ancient buildings, enjoy its stunning natural setting and discover a wealth of wildlife within its walls.

Our popular Forest School sessions for pre-schoolers is returning for the month of June. Every Wednesday during June enjoy exploring a different area of the Estate, nature crafts, refreshments and our mud kitchen area. SPECIAL: FIRST WEEK FREE Wednesday 5th June is free. Usual price £7.50 per session. Places must be booked in advance

Guided walking tour of St Osyth Priory's historic buildings with expert commentary.  Built in 1121 as a Priory and later upgraded to an Abbey, the building has been a feature on the landscape of St. Osyth for 900 years. With one of the finest gatehouses in Europe, at the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539, Henry VIIIs courtiers fought to gain possession of it and create a stately home. Continuing with a varied and interesting history throughout the centuries you will be able to see the buildings that shaped the story and find out about the fascinating characters who owned them.

Meet at the little gate, behind the shrubs, on The Bury (what.3.words. ashes.verve.panther)

There is free parking on the green at The Bury.

There are no toilets on site for visitors but Public conveniences are located in Church Square just across the road for The Bury.

Please note that the paths are gravel and may be uneven in places, therefore tours may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. If you are unsure, please discuss your needs before purchasing a ticket. 

The walks may be subject to cancellation if there are an insufficient number of tickets sold. We may be able to transfer your booking to another date if this is the case, or will provide a refund if we are unable to do so.