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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…

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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

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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

Reimagining Remembrance

Join us on Thu Oct 31 2024 at 19:00 at Bath Abbey for an evening of reflection and conversation considering the contemporary value and nature of remembrance.

This event will include guest speakers Tom Heap, the Rev Dr Stuart Bell and Padre Roger Grafton.

Come together to enjoy drinks and nibbles, and have the opportunity to ask your questions.

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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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See our latest news including our Abbey Community News sheet and our Footprint project update.

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New staff appointed to help achieve Bath Abbey’s vision for the Footprint project

By Bath Abbey | February 6, 2020
Bath Abbey is delighted to have welcomed two new members of staff to its team, Polly Andrews as the Abbey’s Learning Officer, and Mary Wickenden as Volunteers Officer. Their roles will help to facilitate one of the Footprint project’s aims…
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Abseiling stonemasons from Sally Strachey History Conservation (SSHC) check Bath Abbey's West front

Abseiling stonemasons check Bath Abbey’s west front

By Bath Abbey | January 29, 2020
There has been a somewhat unusual sight at the West front of Bath Abbey over the last couple of days. A team of stonemasons were abseiling down the Abbey to carry out a condition survey – at a height of…
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Bath Abbey choirs of Girls and Lay-clerks singing at a service

Bath Abbey Choirs celebrate start of the year with a new Christmas CD

By Bath Abbey | January 15, 2020
Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for churches with Bath Abbey’s choirs singing at 15 different services in December. The choristers had a packed schedule totalling 18 hours of rehearsals and 20 in services and singing over 50 pieces…
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Revd Guy Bridgewater talking with Andrew and Christina Brownsword

Bath Abbey’s Footprint project receives financial boost from Brownsword Charitable Foundation

By Bath Abbey | December 11, 2019
Bath Abbey is delighted to have received £200,000 from local philanthropist, Andrew Brownsword CBE DL, as part of a half a million pound match funding pledge for the Footprint project. This is the second time this year that the Abbey’s…
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