• Coaches to arrive on Beaumont Street, adjacent to the Abbey
• Close supervision of children entering/exiting the Abbey and during an outside tour

• All Abbey staff and volunteers are CRB checked
• Recognition that the Abbey is open to the public during visits
• Children should stay in allocated groups and follow all instructions
• Children accompanied to the toilets by appropriate school/organisation personnel

• Children warned to stay away from two candle stands containing lighted candles unless taking part in an activity
• There are steps around the Abbey some of which are highlighted with white tape
• There are several large stone carvings which are secure but which should not be climbed on

• There is a long flight of uneven stairs. Children should move up and down the steps in a slow orderly fashion, using the wall as a hand rail if required.
• The children should not lean on or climb the wall at the top of the Night Stairs overlooking the Abbey

• The steps are deep and uneven. Adult supervision is necessary. Children should hold the handrail and descend/ascend slowly and carefully

• Children go to the toilet with an appropriate adult and move up and down the stairs slowly and with care.

Lighting candles

Using scissors, glue, quills

Dressing Up

• Close supervision and tying back of hair or loose clothing

• Activity led by trained volunteers. Children made aware of safety issues and to follow instructions

• Adults to check costumes do not trail or pose a trip hazard