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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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| 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 - Green Awards
Green Tourism - Bronze - 2024 2024
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Please note that the Abbey & Shop will close on 1 January 2025, and from Monday 13 - Thursday 16 January 2025 for university graduation ceremonies.
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
Saturday, 5th April 2025 - Saturday, 27th September 2025
Austens at the Abbey Exhibition at Bath AbbeyIn celebration of Jane Austen's 250th Birthday, Bath Abbey is proud to present their new exhibition about Jane Austen.- more info
Saturday, 26th April 2025 - Saturday, 26th April 2025
Friday, 9th May 2025 - Friday, 9th May 2025
Friday, 23rd May 2025 - Friday, 23rd May 2025
Saturday, 24th May 2025 - Saturday, 24th May 2025
Saturday, 31st May 2025 - Saturday, 31st May 2025
Friday, 6th June 2025 - Friday, 6th June 2025
Saturday, 7th June 2025 - Saturday, 7th June 2025
Friday, 13th June 2025 - Friday, 13th June 2025
Saturday, 14th June 2025 - Saturday, 14th June 2025
Friday, 20th June 2025 - Friday, 20th June 2025
Saturday, 12th July 2025 - Saturday, 12th July 2025
Saturday, 19th July 2025 - Saturday, 19th July 2025
Thursday, 24th July 2025 - Thursday, 24th July 2025
Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025
Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025
Thursday, 31st July 2025 - Thursday, 31st July 2025
Thursday, 4th September 2025 - Thursday, 4th September 2025
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Friday, 26th September 2025 - Friday, 26th September 2025
Austen After Hours at Bath AbbeyOn this special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath.- more info
Saturday, 3rd May 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025
Towards Peace - Bath Minerva Choir at Bath AbbeyTowards Peace features two of the most moving works in the choral repertoire: Fauré's deeply consoling Requiem, and Vaughan Williams' most passionate statement on the subject of war and peace, Dona Nobis Pacem.- more info
Saturday, 10th May 2025 - Saturday, 10th May 2025
Music from the Movies by Candlelight at Bath AbbeyGet ready to be whisked away on a journey of iconic scores and soundtracks from some of the greatest movies of all time as acclaimed live orchestra London Concertante bring their spectacular 'Music from the Movies' candlelight concerts series to awe-inspiring cathedrals- more info
Friday, 13th June 2025 - Saturday, 14th June 2025
Leap of Faith at Bath AbbeyLeap of Faith is an exciting abseil from the top of the Bath Abbey tower.- more info
Wednesday, 18th June 2025 - Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Stardust & The Space Between the Stars at Bath AbbeyStardust is back and this time with its brand-new Prequel, The Space Between the Stars, performed in one unforgettable event!- more info
Friday, 27th June 2025 - Friday, 27th June 2025
Rachmaninov's All Night Vigil at Bath AbbeyThe Abbey choirs will sing this hugely inspirational work – 'a cappella' and in Church Slavonic (old Russian). These gorgeously rich harmonies of unaccompanied voices offer an evocative and mesmerizing evening of music in the glorious surroundings of Bath abbey.- more info
Saturday, 2nd August 2025 - Saturday, 2nd August 2025
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Austen Family Fun Day at Bath AbbeyYou are invited to join Bath Abbey’s Learning team and new characters from the Natural Theatre Company for special days to celebrate the anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth.- more info
Friday, 8th August 2025 - Friday, 29th August 2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Bath AbbeyThis summer, step into the enchanting world of A Midsummer Night's Dream as Bath Abbey transforms into a mystical woodland for a breathtaking promenade production.- more info
Saturday, 13th September 2025 - Saturday, 13th September 2025
Pride and Prejudice at Bath AbbeyStep into the world of Jane Austen and experience the timeless romance of Pride and Prejudice like never before, in the breath taking setting of Bath Abbey.- more info
Sunday, 14th September 2025 - Sunday, 14th September 2025
Jane Austen Regency Service at Bath AbbeyIn celebration of the Jane Austen festival, this service of Sung Eucharist will be a specially themed service to encompass some Regency church elements and music.- more info
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