Bath Abbey
Jan 10, 2025 · Welcome to Bath Abbey. Living and Telling the Good News of Jesus with the City of Bath and its Visitors. A moment of stillness in the beating heart of a vibrant city. A space that’s alive with music and prayer, art and history. A place where awe-inspiring architecture lifts the eyes – and raises the spirit. Bath Abbey is many things to many ...
History - Bath Abbey
Much like the city of Bath has experienced rise and falls in fortune, survived a number of major conflicts, architectural and religious reforms, and two World Wars, the Abbey still stands proudly today as an essential place for both worshippers and visitors.
Visiting - Bath Abbey
Whether it’s to pause and reflect or light a candle, discover centuries of history or simply enjoy the architecture, you’re always welcome at Bath Abbey. Every year, we enjoy welcoming hundreds of thousands of people through our doors.
Tours - Bath Abbey
Learn about our fascinating history and take in the wonderful views of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath with your own personal guide. Toast your special occasion and your future together with a complimentary glass of champagne once you reach the top.
The Coronation - Bath Abbey
Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III at Bath Abbey. On 11 May 973 AD Bath Abbey was the site of the coronation of Edgar, the “First King of All England". This event became the template for all subsequent coronations, including that of our new King, Charles III, this May.
Today's Abbey - Bath Abbey
The first sight most visitors have of Bath Abbey is the West front, with its unique ladders of Angels. The story behind this is that Bishop Oliver King is said to have had a dream of ascending and descending angels which inspired the design of the facade thousands of people gaze up at and admire today.
Opening Times, Getting Here & Parking - Bath Abbey
As an active working church in the community, at times the Abbey is open for services and special events and therefore closed for visiting. Please check back regularly before your visit to see the latest changes:
Bath Bachfest 2025: BF6 The English Concert - Bath Abbey
Tickets available through Bath Box Office: https://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/bf6-the-english-concert/ J S Bach’s Mass in B Minor is the composer’s monumental sacred work, and his final masterpiece.
Anglo Saxon Monastery - Bath Abbey
Very little is known of the Anglo-Saxon convent and monastery which existed in Bath in the centuries before the Norman Cathedral was built. It seems that there was an Abbey Church in Bath dating from around 757 AD which was part of the Benedictine monastery.
Choral Evensong - Bath Abbey
In accordance with Government and Church of England guidelines, the service is currently sung by a reduced Abbey choir. We have a very much reduced seating capacity to adhere to physical distancing, so please book a free ticket via Eventbrite.