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 the stillness of 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, and for the dreadful war in Ukraine to end.

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:

March Variations

29 Mar          Closed for Good Friday Services

30 Mar          Closing at 4.30pm for Deanery Confirmation Service

Latest News

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By Bath Abbey | November 22, 2023
Bath Abbey hosted the Footprint Open Evening on 20th September to celebrate the completion of the £21 million Footprint Project. The multi-year Footprint Project was a transformational development project of restoration and conservation, and saw new education, music, and community…
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Bath Abbey Community News for Sunday 19 November 2023

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By Bath Abbey | November 8, 2023
Bath Abbey is preparing for Remembrance Day with a large display of the new poppy, unveiled this year. In the run up to Remembrance, Bath Abbey has been gifted a large-scale model of the new Remembrance Poppy which is plastic…
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