Christmas
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3 events,
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Ripple Effect: Christmas Celebration
Ripple Effect: Christmas Celebration
Join us at the stunning Bath Abbey to celebrate Christmas and hear more about how Ripple Effect supporters are standing alongside families in Rwanda to grow a better future. Join us for uplifting carols and meet our staff turning your…
2 events,
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
2 events,
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
2 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
2 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
7 events,
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Shoppers’ Carols
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Sat 26 Nov - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 3 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 10 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Everyone welcome. No reserved seating or…
Shoppers’ Carols
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Sat 26 Nov - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 3 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 10 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Everyone welcome. No reserved seating or…
Shoppers’ Carols
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Sat 26 Nov - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 3 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 10 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Everyone welcome. No reserved seating or…
Shoppers’ Carols
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Sat 26 Nov - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 3 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 10 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Everyone welcome. No reserved seating or…
Shoppers’ Carols
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Sat 26 Nov - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 3 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 10 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Everyone welcome. No reserved seating or…
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
2 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
2 events,
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
2 events,
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
2 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
2 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
5 events,
Festive Tower Tours
Festive Tower Tours
Climb 212 steps to the top of the tower, with stunning views from the highest point in the city. Guided 45 min tour with free mulled wine or hot chocolate at the top of the tower. Tours run Monday -Saturday,…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Shoppers’ Carols
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Sat 26 Nov - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 3 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 10 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Everyone welcome. No reserved seating or…
Shoppers’ Carols
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Sat 26 Nov - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 3 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 10 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Everyone welcome. No reserved seating or…
Shoppers’ Carols
Shoppers’ Carols
A popular, informal 20 minute service with traditional carols. Sat 26 Nov - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 3 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sat 10 Dec - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Everyone welcome. No reserved seating or…
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
2 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Ian Anderson presents The Christmas Jethro Tull Concert
Ian Anderson presents The Christmas Jethro Tull Concert
A selection of Jethro Tull Christmas winter-related repertoire with a mix of classical music and re-worked Christmas carols. The Bath Abbey Choir and Huw Williams on the Abbey Organ will accompany.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
Family Carol Service
Family Carol Service
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 - with a real live donkey! All welcome, no reserved seating so please arrive…
2 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Bath Camerata: Christmas Concert with John Rutter
Bath Camerata: Christmas Concert with John Rutter
Bath Camerata John Rutter – conductor Huw Williams – organ Bath Camerata is delighted to welcome back the one-and-only John Rutter to Bath as the conductor of its Christmas Concert 2022! Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Bath Abbey for what…
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
2 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
La Nativité – Messiaen
La Nativité – Messiaen
A Christmas meditation with organist Huw Williams and scripture readings. All welcome, no reserved seating or tickets required.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
3 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 2022
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 2022
A beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs. Please note there is a limit of 4 tickets maximum per household. Please ensure you and your guests take your…
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 2022
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 2022
A beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs. Please note there is a limit of 4 tickets maximum per household. Please ensure you and your guests take your…
4 events,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Christmas Eve Carol Praise
Christmas Eve Carol Praise
An informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions!
Christmas Eve Carol Praise
Christmas Eve Carol Praise
An informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions!
Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
A joyful celebration of Christ’s birth as we welcome in Christmas Day.
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.
Christmas Day Celebration Communion
Christmas Day Celebration Communion
Celebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
0 events,
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
1 event,
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Find the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.