Welcome to Bath Abbey
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. But whether you come here to join a service or a tour, light a candle or listen to music, what unites us all is a sense of wonder. There is so much to discover – please step inside…
Advent & Christmas
Our hope is for everyone to have a meaningful and memorable experience of worship during Advent and Christmas. Our more popular services i.e. Festival Of Nine Lessons & Carols are ticketed. Tickets are free; to apply please click here. All other services are unticketed but please be aware seats are limited and queues are expected, so early arrival is recommended - details can be found on our What's On section. If you'd like to take part in our Nativity Trail, click here for details.
A message from our Rector
Welcome to our website, which I hope will inspire you to come to Bath Abbey in person.
For over 1,250 years people have done just that - come to seek God’s blessing in this beautiful holy place, set right alongside the famous hot water springs.
Today the Abbey remains a precious jewel at the heart of the city, here for all the people of Bath to enjoy. Every year we also welcome 500,000 visitors drawn from all around the world - who come to share our worship, to explore our history & beauty, and be inspired by our concerts and events.
Jesus once said...
Whoever believes in me, streams of living water will flow from within them (John 7 v38)
As his minister, I warmly invite you to come and join us at Bath Abbey: Come to get lost in thought, or find your way - or even discover life & joy welling up within you…
Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater
Rector of Bath Abbey
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List of Events
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Ideal for weary shoppers. All welcome, no reserved seating or tickets required. During the Bath Christmas Market 2019 (28 Nov-15 Dec), every Thursday and Friday at 12.30pm and 2pm and Saturdays at 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm
A Christmas Celebration
Bath Abbey’s annual Christmas Concert featuring the Abbey Girls' Choir and the Melody Makers, the Abbey’s youngest choir of 6-11 year olds, plus the organ and harp. A concert featuring well known and much loved Christmas classics for choir and audience. Directed by Huw Williams - Director of Music, Bath Abbey. Organist - Shean Bowers Harpist - Eluned Pierce Tickets £8-£16 available from Bath Box Office.
A Christmas Celebration
Bath Abbey’s annual Christmas Concert featuring the Abbey Girls' Choir and the Melody Makers, the Abbey’s youngest choir of 6-11 year olds, plus the organ and harp. A concert featuring well known and much loved Christmas classics for choir and audience. Directed by Huw Williams - Director of Music, Bath Abbey. Organist - Shean Bowers Harpist - Eluned Pierce Tickets £8-£16 available from Bath Box Office.
