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3 events,
Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon
Luke Jerram's incredible touring exhibition, Museum of the Moon, will be on display in the Abbey from 20 November - 24 December. Come and see this amazing artwork in our beautiful Abbey or join one of our many events that…
Moonlight Lates
Moonlight Lates
Visit the Abbey in the evening for a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the moon after hours in the stunning Abbey. The accompanying soundtrack created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello winner Dan Jones can also be enjoyed during…
4 events,
The Still Moon – Accessible Sessions
The Still Moon – Accessible Sessions
For those who find bright lights and noises distressing, visit the Moon between 9am and 10am on Tuesday mornings to experience the exhibition at a quiet time. Please read our Covid-guidance before visiting: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
Moon-tastic Family Day (Storytelling & Craft)
Moon-tastic Family Day (Storytelling & Craft)
Join us for some family fun including listening to magical stories while sitting under the Moon and making Cosmic Christmas decorations in our new Learning Room down in the Abbey vaults. Drop in. Free, no tickets required. Ages 5 and…
3 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12pm every Wednesday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
2 events,
2 events,
3 events,
Moon-tastic Family Day (Storytelling & Craft)
Moon-tastic Family Day (Storytelling & Craft)
Join us for some family fun including listening to magical stories while sitting under the Moon and making Cosmic Christmas decorations in our new Learning Room down in the Abbey vaults. Drop in. Free, no tickets required. Ages 5 and…
Shoppers Carols
Shoppers Carols
A popular, informal 20-minute service with traditional carols. There will be a Christmas welcome from our clergy, a solo from one of our choristers and a chance to sing aloud to popular carols. All welcome. No reserved seating or tickets…
7 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service with crèche and children’s groups. The service lasts just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. There…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music. During term-time these services are sung by the Abbey's choirs of Girls…
Moonlight Lates
Moonlight Lates
Visit the Abbey in the evening for a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the moon after hours in the stunning Abbey. The accompanying soundtrack created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello winner Dan Jones can also be enjoyed during…
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
3 events,
Moonlight Lates
Moonlight Lates
Visit the Abbey in the evening for a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the moon after hours in the stunning Abbey. The accompanying soundtrack created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello winner Dan Jones can also be enjoyed during…
3 events,
The Still Moon – Accessible Sessions
The Still Moon – Accessible Sessions
For those who find bright lights and noises distressing, visit the Moon between 9am and 10am on Tuesday mornings to experience the exhibition at a quiet time. Please read our Covid-guidance before visiting: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
3 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12pm every Wednesday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
2 events,
2 events,
3 events,
Shoppers Carols
Shoppers Carols
A popular, informal 20-minute service with traditional carols. There will be a Christmas welcome from our clergy, a solo from one of our choristers and a chance to sing aloud to popular carols. All welcome. No reserved seating or tickets…
A Christmas Celebration with the Bath Abbey Choir and Melody Makers
A Christmas Celebration with the Bath Abbey Choir and Melody Makers
A festive selection of well-known Christmas classics for choir, organ and audience. To help get into the festive spirit, there will be plenty of opportunities for audience participation and to singalong. Featuring the Abbey Choir of Girls, Boys and Lay-clerks…
7 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service with crèche and children’s groups. The service lasts just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. There…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music. During term-time these services are sung by the Abbey's choirs of Girls…
Moonlight Lates
Moonlight Lates
Visit the Abbey in the evening for a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the moon after hours in the stunning Abbey. The accompanying soundtrack created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello winner Dan Jones can also be enjoyed during…
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
3 events,
Moonlight Lates
Moonlight Lates
Visit the Abbey in the evening for a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the moon after hours in the stunning Abbey. The accompanying soundtrack created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello winner Dan Jones can also be enjoyed during…
3 events,
The Still Moon – Accessible Sessions
The Still Moon – Accessible Sessions
For those who find bright lights and noises distressing, visit the Moon between 9am and 10am on Tuesday mornings to experience the exhibition at a quiet time. Please read our Covid-guidance before visiting: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
3 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12pm every Wednesday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
2 events,
2 events,
4 events,
Moon-tastic Family Day (with storytelling) – cancelled
Moon-tastic Family Day (with storytelling) – cancelled
Unfortunately, due to Covid, we have sadly had to cancel this event. However, we are still open for visiting and will be welcoming people who want to come and see the Museum of the Moon. Please see our opening times…
Shoppers Carols
Shoppers Carols
A popular, informal 20-minute service with traditional carols. There will be a Christmas welcome from our clergy, a solo from one of our choristers and a chance to sing aloud to popular carols. All welcome. No reserved seating or tickets…
A Baroque Christmas at Bath Abbey
A Baroque Christmas at Bath Abbey
A Baroque Christmas at Bath Abbey featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria and Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit. Bath Abbeys Choirs are joined by Baroque instrumentalists Rejouissance playing on historic instruments. With carols for audience and a feast of glorious Christmas music from Venice…
8 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service with crèche and children’s groups. The service lasts just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. There…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music. During term-time these services are sung by the Abbey's choirs of Girls…
Family Carols
Family Carols
Children are invited to come dressed as a shepherd, angel, wise man or citizen of Bethlehem to take part in a fun retelling of the Nativity - complete with a real live donkey! Includes traditional carols and prayers. Entry is…
Moonlight Lates
Moonlight Lates
Visit the Abbey in the evening for a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the moon after hours in the stunning Abbey. The accompanying soundtrack created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello winner Dan Jones can also be enjoyed during…
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
3 events,
Moonlight Lates
Moonlight Lates
Visit the Abbey in the evening for a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the moon after hours in the stunning Abbey. The accompanying soundtrack created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello winner Dan Jones can also be enjoyed during…
4 events,
The Still Moon – Accessible Sessions
The Still Moon – Accessible Sessions
For those who find bright lights and noises distressing, visit the Moon between 9am and 10am on Tuesday mornings to experience the exhibition at a quiet time. Please read our Covid-guidance before visiting: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
La Nativité – Messiaen
La Nativité – Messiaen
Come and hear Huw Williams, the Abbey’s Director of Music, perform Messiaen’s exquisite meditation on the organ, with accompanying scripture readings. All welcome, no tickets or prebooking required. Please read our Covid-guidance before attending: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
3 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12pm every Wednesday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
4 events,
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs. Entry is by (free) ticket only available on Eventbrite. If you were unable to get a ticket, you can still…
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs. Entry is by (free) ticket only available on Eventbrite. Please read our Covid-guidance before attending: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
5 events,
Carol Praise
Carol Praise
An informal service with traditional carols including an interactive rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions! All welcome, no reserved seating or tickets. In previous years, the Abbey has been full to capacity, so there may…
Carol Praise
Carol Praise
An informal service with traditional carols including an interactive rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions! All welcome, no reserved seating or tickets. In previous years, the Abbey has been full to capacity, so there may…
Midnight Communion
Midnight Communion
A joyful celebration of Christ’s birth. We welcome the Bishop of Taunton as our preacher. Please note this service is ticketed this year. Admission by free tickets prebooked via Eventbrite. If you were unable to get a ticket, you can…
3 events,
Holy Communion for Christmas Day
Holy Communion for Christmas Day
Join us at this quiet hour as we draw together before the Christ-child. A beautiful service of Holy Communion, without music and using traditional language. Please read our Covid-guidance before attending: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
Church Family Communion for Christmas Day
Church Family Communion for Christmas Day
Celebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages. If you are unable to come to this service, you can still join us online as it will be live-streamed through Church Online. Please read our Covid-guidance before…
Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day
Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day
Celebrate with us. Traditional Christmas music with our Abbey Choirs. Please read our Covid-guidance before attending: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
5 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service with crèche and children’s groups. The service lasts just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. There…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music. During term-time these services are sung by the Abbey's choirs of Girls…
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12pm every Wednesday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
1 event,
2 events,
Hope for the Nations – Exhibition of Diptychs
Our Diptychs exhibition, Hope for the Nations, is on display from 31 December 2021 to 6 February 2022. Created by local artist, Sue Symons, our collection of Bath Abbey Diptychs are beautifully hand-crafted and explore stories from the Bible relating…
6 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service with crèche and children’s groups. The service lasts just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. There…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Evening Prayer with hymns
Evening Prayer with hymns
Join us in the Abbey for a simple service of Evening Prayer with hymns as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space. If you are unable to come to this service, you…
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon
Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon
Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon
A Baroque Christmas at Bath Abbey
Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon
Family Carols
Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon
La Nativité – Messiaen
Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon
Carol Praise
Carol Praise
