Our learning programme is available for primary and secondary schools
A warm welcome awaits you here in beautiful Bath Abbey - a place of Christian worship, fascinating history and exciting learning experiences.
Featured Event:
Early Years Fun for children aged 0-4 years and their carer
Experienced facilitator Holly Dabbs leads interactive sessions exploring the Abbey. Drama, singing, crafting and story time activities are included in these fun sessions.
Monday 23rd September: Session 4 – ‘Colourful Flags!’
Monday 21st October: Session 5 - 'Super Shapes!’
Monday 25th November: Session 6 – ‘Light and Dark!’
Times:
9.30 – 10.30: Children aged 2-4 years and their carer. Maximum number: 20.
11.00 – 12.00: Children under 2 and their carer. Maximum number: 20.
Tickets available on Eventbrite: £5 each - covers one carer and child (accompanying babies in arms are free)
Coming soon for Christmas:
Christmas through the Centuries at Bath Abbey
For KS1 and KS2. A 45 minute tour led by a member of the Learning team. Includes the chance to see the 'Light of Stars' Exhibition from 27th November (to 11th January).
Optional additional 30 minute craft making workshop: Make a Christmas Dove of Peace decoration.
Did you know Christmas wasn't celebrated in the Abbey for 11 years during the rule of the Puritans? Or that finding a dried pea in your Christmas Cake made you Queen for the day in the Georgian times?
Find out why our clergy wear purple during Advent and why the Tudors thought the new year started on March 25th.
Contact Polly Andrews for more information or to book. pandrews@bathabbbey.org or 01225 303319
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Teacher feedback
“The Abbey is a powerful resource that local teachers should consider when planning for a relevant theme or topic.”
"Can I just say a huge thank you to you and all the staff at the Abbey. The trip was excellent. Our staff and students really enjoyed the day and we look forward to running this again next year!"
