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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 people.

Whether you come here to join a service or a tour, light a candle or listen to our choirs, what unites us all is a sense of wonder. There is so much to discover – please step inside…

Rector of Bath Abbey in robes, standing before a cross on the altar

Message from our Rector

“Come unto me, all you who are weary and are heavy laden” said Jesus to the crowds who gathered around him, “and I will give you rest”. It is a great delight to be able to welcome you to the Abbey, so that all may draw near to the Lord in this holy place. I join the whole Bath Abbey family in praying for God’s love and renewing strength to greet you afresh, and to fill your hearts with peace as you draw near to Him”

Bath Abbey seeks to be a “House of Prayer for all nations”, praying with and for needy people locally and all around the world, regardless of their political, ethnic or religious affiliation. By day, we are hosting a dedicated prayer station for all who wish to join us in praying for peace.

The Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater
Rector of Bath Abbey

Visiting Hours (excludes services)

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:

November Variations 

Monday 4           Closed until 1pm for staff training

Sunday 10          Closed for visiting for Remembrance Sunday Services. All are welcome to join.

Monday 11         Closing at 12.45pm for the RCS Remembrance service.

Saturday 30        Open 10am - 11.45am, then closing for Shoppers' Carols. All are welcome to join.

Featured Events

Remembrance Concert by Candlelight

On this emotional and poignant weekend hear the renowned Abbey choirs give a moving performance of Brahms’
A German Requiem.

Written in 1865 and believed to be inspired by the death of his mother, it includes the famous setting of Psalm 84 – How lovely is thy dwelling place.

Performed by candlelight and including the Piano duet and poignant readings – the evening will be one of remembrance and reflection with hope for peace and reconciliation

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Bach@Bath275

As we celebrate the 275th anniversary of possibly the greatest composer of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach, Huw Williams plays the complete organ works of Bach on the magnificent Klais organ.

This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear these famous works presented by one player in one city. This inspiring and wonderful music, in a wide variety of styles from the sunny optimism of the Italian influenced Trio Sonatas and concerti, to the more majestic mature preludes and fugues, will be presented across 16 concerts between November 2024 and September 2025.

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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 3 November 2024

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