Tower Tours
Tower Tours offer the chance to go behind the scenes and look at the Abbey from a very different perspective. The fully guided tour takes 45 -50 minutes.
On your way up, you will get to visit the ringing chamber and bell chamber, stand on top of the Abbey’s vaulted ceiling, and even sit behind the clock face. Once up on the roof you will have the best vantage point in Bath to enjoy spectacular views of our beautiful city and see right into the countryside.
There are 212 steps to the top of the Tower arranged in two spiral staircases with an opportunity to rest in between.
Tour times
Tours operate Monday – Saturday usually at the times shown below. Tours may be more frequent during peak times and school holidays.
| January to March | 11am, 12 noon and 2pm |
| April and May | 10am - 4pm on the hour |
| June, July and August | 10am - 5pm on the hour |
| September and October | 10am - 4pm on the hour |
| November | 11am, 12 noon and 2pm |
| Bath Christmas Market (22 Nov to 9 Dec 2012) |
Tours run every 45 mins Monday - Thursday 1.30pm - 6pm Friday and Saturday 12 noon - 8.15pm |
| December | 11am, 12 noon and 2pm |
Please note there are no tower tours on Sundays.
Tickets
Adult £6; Child (5–15 years) £3
These can be purchased from the Abbey shop on the day only. Group bookings for 6 or more people need to be booked in advance.
Health and safety information
You need to be reasonably fit and in good health to climb the narrow stone spiral staircases. Children must be at least five years old and accompanied by a responsible adult (1 adult per 1 child, ages 5-10; 1 adult per 4 children, ages 11-15).
Tower Tour closures
Tower Tours do not take place during Services, special events and bell ringing. During adverse weather conditions, tours may also be disrupted and may be subject to cancellation at very short notice. We apologise for any inconvenience but this is a necessary safety precaution.
Planned closures/variations will be shown here as soon as we become aware of them.
For further information or to book a group tower tour please contact 01225 422462 or towertours@bathabbey.org
Opening Times
Monday
9.30am to 6.00pm
Tuesday to Saturday
9.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday
1.00 to 2.30pm & 4.30 to 5.30pm
