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There's nowhere else quite like Bath Abbey. Magnificent stained-glass windows, columns of honey-gold stone and some of the finest fan vaulting in the world, create an extraordinary experience of light and space. But there is more to it than that. There has been a place of Christian worship on this site for over 1,200 years and the Abbey remains a living church with services taking place throughout the entire week. Come and experience the special atmosphere and rich history of this holy and uplifting place.
The first sight most visitors have of Bath Abbey is the West front’s unique ladders of Angels, which was inspired by Bishop of Bath, Oliver King’s dream of ascending and descending angels.
Explore the Abbey's Discovery Centre, a fully accessible unique heritage space which allows visitors to peek behind the scenes of life at the Abbey and delve into the building’s history.
Accessibility Information
The Abbey itself is fully accessible to wheelchair users, with level access through the gift shop and entrance porch. The Abbey floor includes an accessible toilet, and the Discovery Centre features a Changing Places toilet. The Discovery Centre is fully accessible for wheelchair users via a lift which takes visitors from the ground level to the below ground level. The Abbey offers wheelchairs for those with accessibility needs to borrow during their visit, which can be arranged by asking a member of staff at the Welcome Desk. Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the building, the Abbey's Tower is step access only.
The Abbey offers large print guides, which are available at the Welcome Desk for visually impaired visitors, and ear defenders for visitors with autism.
All assistance dogs are welcome inside the Abbey.
The Abbey will undertake significant work on its accessibility in the near future, including creating a visual story for neurodiverse visitors - please check the venue's website for updates.
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | £7.50 per ticket |
| Children (5 - 15 years) | £4.00 per person per day |
| Students | £6.00 per person per day |
Carers accompanying visitors with a disability, local residents in the BA1 and BA2 postcode areas with proof of address, and Discovery Card holders all enter free of charge. Chapels are provided for private prayer - please speak to a member of staff for access.
Families up to 2 adults and accompanying children get a 10% discount on tickets.
Audio guides are available for the additional price of £3.50.
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Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users - Wheelchairs available to borrow by asking at Welcome Desk. Abbey Tower not accessible.
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Wheelchairs are available to borrow by asking at Welcome Desk. The Abbey's tower is not accessible.
- Assistance Dogs
- Changing Places Toilet
- Facilities for Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access - The Abbey floor has no steps through the gift shop and entrance porch.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Establishment Features
- Event Venue
- Open All Year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 30 minutes - 1 hour
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 10
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On Bus Route
Payment Methods
- Booking essential - for groups of 10 or more
- Euros accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
- Spanish printed material
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Show Facilities
Awards
- Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) 2024 - TripAdvisor Awards
Travellers' Choice - TripAdvisor 2022
Opening Times
| Opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:30* |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 18:00* |
| Sunday | 13:15 | - 18:00* |
* On Sundays the Abbey is open for visiting at 13:15 to 14:30 & 16:30 to 18:00 around the regular services being held. The last entry is always 15 minutes before closing time.
Opening times vary during the year. As a working church, it is sometimes necessary to restrict access to parts of the building or to close at short notice. To ensure that you have up-to-date information, we recommend checking the opening times on the Bath Abbey website before visiting.
Events
Wednesday, 27th November 2024 - Saturday, 11th January 2025
The Light of Stars Exhibition at Bath AbbeyThe Light of Stars is a brand new installation, a vast constellation of love and light, held within the centre of the Abbey.- more info
Saturday, 28th December 2024 - Saturday, 28th December 2024
Bach at Bath275 – Christmas music at Bath AbbeyA celebration of the 275th anniversary of possibly the greatest composer of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach.- more info
Saturday, 18th January 2025 - Saturday, 18th January 2025
BACH@Bath275 – Featuring Epiphany and New Year music at Bath AbbeyA celebration of the 275th anniversary of possibly the greatest composer of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach.- more info
Friday, 24th January 2025 - Saturday, 25th January 2025
An Evening of (Very) Old Radio with Paul Kerensa at Bath AbbeyComedian, British Comedy Award-winning writer & broadcast historian Paul Kerensa brings his stand-up history show that informs, educates + entertains about the BBC's origins.- more info
Saturday, 8th February 2025 - Saturday, 8th February 2025
BACH@Bath275 – Including music for Candlemas at Bath AbbeyA celebration of the 275th anniversary of possibly the greatest composer of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach.
Continuing his project to play the complete works of Bach in this anniversary year, internationally acclaimed organist and Abbey Music Director, Huw Williams, performs music from Bach's…- more info
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