List of Events
Exhibition: Monuments, Empire & Slavery
The exhibition reveals the links between some of the people commemorated on the Abbey’s ledgerstones and wall tablets, and the British Empire. Research so far has found over 200 connections to colonies including the West Indies and India from the 1700s and 1800s. The exhibition tells the stories of three different men within the context of 18th century Bath society and the transatlantic slave trade. The exhibition in the North Transept is free. A leaflet with extra information on the…
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
Morning Prayer
A simple, said service to help prepare us for the day ahead. We hope you'll join us.
Lunchtime Organ Recitals
Free lunchtime organ recitals in the Abbey, taking place every Tuesday from 6 July to 26 October. The recitals are free but need to be booked in advance through Eventbrite. For details of the musicians taking part, please see below: 6 July - Shean Bowers, Bath Abbey 13 July - Hayden Payne, Bath 20 July - Huw Williams, Bath Abbey 27 July - George Bevan, Monkton Combe School, Bath 3 August - Gary Desmond, St Mary’s, Bathwick 10 August -…
Summer Nights
This August, we will be staying open past our usual closing time so that you explore the Abbey and enjoy the atmosphere after hours. Every Thursday in August (5, 12, 19 & 26), we'll be keeping our doors open from 6.30pm-9.30pm to welcome local residents and visitors to the city. You'll be able to explore the Abbey after it has closed to the public, enjoy a selection of drinks from a pop-up bar and live entertainment by music students from…
Evening Celebratory Organ Concert
An organ concert performed by Simon Bell, Tewkesbury Abbey. The programme includes Guilmant’s Sonata No 8. Tickets cost £7 and are available to book through Eventbrite. There will be refreshments during the concert.
Holy Communion (BCP)
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 40 minutes. No tickets are required, but limited seating is available (on a first-come, first-serve basis) due to social distancing measures. Keeping you safe We look forward to welcoming you and are taking every care to ensure a Covid secure Abbey: We are limiting the number attending services Chairs will…
Holy Communion with Choir
Please join us for our Sunday worship, led by members of the Abbey's ministry team, and beautiful music (usually including singing by members of the Abbey Choir). This service is available to watch live online through our website, or on our YouTube channel. To attend this service in the Abbey, please book your seat in advance via Eventbrite Tickets for each service will be available on Eventbrite from 10am the preceding Monday. Keeping you safe We look forward to welcoming you…
Choral Evensong
*Please note, on Sundays 1st, 8th, 22nd & 29th August, the 3.30pm service will be Said Evensong with a hymn. There will be a full Choral Evensong on 15th August and recommencing weekly from 5th September.* The Service of Choral Evensong usually takes place each Sunday at 3.30pm, making for a peaceful and prayerful start to the week. It lasts for approximately 45 minutes, blending the much-loved traditional liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer (1662) with a rich repertoire…
Evening Celebratory Organ Concert
An organ concert performed by Gary Desmond, St Mary’s Church, Bathwick. The programme includes Whitlock’s Plymouth Suite. Tickets cost £7 and are available to book through Eventbrite. There will be refreshments during the concert.
