Royal School of Needlework

Group tours

Group tours are for up to 24 people on private tours.  You can choose either a one hour 'quick' tour, a 1.5 hour standard tour or a 2 hour extended tour.   During all these tours you will learn about the RSN's history and development to the present day and you''ll see pieces from the RSN's Collection which are rarely seen on public view.  The 1.5 hour and 2 hour tours include a 30 minute seated presentation by a staff member, and the 2 hour tours also provide the opportunity to see, feel and touch items specially brought out from our handling collection. If your group has a particular area of interest please let us know in advance and we may be able to show you more specific items from our Collection.  There is sometimes an opportunity to see staff working on current Studio commissions, and we try to include work from current students on our Certificate, Diploma and Degree courses. 

Tours are led by a team of dedicated volunteers who not only have a passion for embroidery but who have also had full training from RSN staff on the history of the RSN, the services we offer and the techniques we use. Many of the volunteers also conduct their own research into the history of embroidery and its contemporary usage.

Group tour dates remaining for Royal Connections
May:  SOLD OUT
June: 7, 8, 13 (pm)
July:  10, 11, 13
 

Group tour dates available for 140 years of the RSN
September:  SOLD OUT
October: SOLD OUT
November: 13, 15
 

We are sometimes able to offer additional dates so if you don't find something here to suit, do please ask.  To make your group booking contact
Belinda Egginton  T: +44(0)20 3166 6941  

All tours must be pre-booked and paid for in advance. Sometimes we might ask you to accommodate one or two additional individuals if your group is small.