Christmas
Church Family Communion for Christmas Day
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘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
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate with us. Traditional Christmas music with our Abbey Choirs. Please read our Covid-guidance before attending: https://www.bathabbey.org/visiting/keeping-you-safe/
Joint Eucharist Service
Bath Abbey BathA joint Eucharist service bringing together our usual 9.30am and 11.30am congregations for the first Sunday of Christmas. We hope you'll join us.
Epiphany and New Year Concert
Bath Abbey BathJoin the Abbey Girls Choir as they sing their annual performance of 'A Ceremony of Carols' with the beautiful and evocative harp accompaniment. We are joined again by Elune Pierce who played with us in 2020 and there will be…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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,…
Shoppers’ Carols
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Advent Procession 2022
Bath Abbey BathAn atmospheric service with music sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs and readings to mark the beginning of Advent, the season of expectant waiting followed by the joyous celebration of Jesus’s birth. Please note there is a limit of 4…
Advent Procession 2022
Bath Abbey BathAn atmospheric service with music sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs and readings to mark the beginning of Advent, the season of expectant waiting followed by the joyous celebration of Jesus’s birth. Please note there is a limit of 4…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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,…
Ripple Effect: Christmas Celebration
Bath Abbey BathJoin 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…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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,…
Shoppers’ Carols
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathClimb 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,…
Shoppers’ Carols
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Family Carol Service
Bath Abbey BathChildren 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…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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 Abbey BathBath 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…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathA Christmas meditation with organist Huw Williams and scripture readings. All welcome, no reserved seating or tickets required.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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
Bath Abbey BathA 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…
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind 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
Bath Abbey BathAn informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions!
Christmas Eve Carol Praise
Bath Abbey BathAn informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions!
Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
Bath Abbey BathA joyful celebration of Christ’s birth as we welcome in Christmas Day.
Holy Communion for Christmas Day
Bath Abbey BathJoin 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
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
Christmas Day Sung Eucharist
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate with us. Traditional Christmas music with our Abbey Choirs.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
‘Knitted Nativity Fun’ Trail
Bath Abbey BathFind the Christmas characters hidden around the Abbey and answer a Festive Quiz. Free trailsheet at the door or downloadable from our website here.
Music in the Abbey – A Bath Lights the Night Event
Bath Abbey BathFollowing the Bath Lights the Night procession through the city, we will meet at the Abbey for an evening filled with music and singing from the Orchestra of Everything. If you are in the lantern parade we will have reserved…
Advent Carol Service
Bath Abbey BathAn atmospheric service with music sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs and readings to mark the beginning of Advent, the season of expectant waiting followed by the joyous celebration of Jesus’s birth. Please note admission is with a pre-booked Eventbrite…
Advent Carol Service
Bath Abbey BathAn atmospheric service with music sung by the Bath Abbey Choirs and readings to mark the beginning of Advent, the season of expectant waiting followed by the joyous celebration of Jesus’s birth. Please note admission is with a pre-booked Eventbrite…
Family Carols
Bath Abbey BathChildren are invited to come dressed as a shepherd, angel, wise man or star to take part in a fun retelling of the Nativity - with a real live donkey!
La Nativité du Seigneur
Bath Abbey BathA Christmas meditation with organist Huw Williams and scripture readings from Revd Nigel Rawlinson. All welcome, no reserved seating or tickets required.
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Bath Abbey BathA beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Abbey Choirs of Boys and Lay Clerks. Entry is by free Eventbrite ticket. We often have extra space at these popular services. Please…
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Bath Abbey BathA beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Abbey Choirs of Boys and Lay Clerks. Entry is by free Eventbrite ticket. We often have extra space at these popular services. Please…
Celebration Communion
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
Carol Praise
Bath Abbey BathAn informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions! Sung by the Girls Choir Alumnae.
Carol Praise
Bath Abbey BathAn informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions! Sung by the Girls Choir Alumnae.
Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
Bath Abbey BathA joyful celebration of Christ’s birth as we welcome in Christmas Day.
Holy Communion
Bath Abbey BathJoin 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.
Celebration Communion
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
Festal Sung Eucharist
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate with us. Traditional Christmas music with our Abbey Choirs of Girls and Lay Clerks.
Celebration Communion
Bath Abbey BathCelebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
Epiphany Carol Service
Bath Abbey BathA beautiful service with Bible readings interspersed with seasonal carols and anthems. Sung by the Chamber Choir.
