Special Services
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.
Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes
Bath Abbey BathHoly Communion service for Ash Wednesday. Includes the invitation to receive the mark of the cross with Ash, as a sign of penitence.
Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
Bath Abbey BathPreacher: The Revd Stephen Girling Join us on Ash Wednesday and mark the start of Lent with a Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. Music will be sung by the Abbey Choir of Girls and Lay Clerks and will include:…
Choral Evensong for Ukraine (on the anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine)
Bath Abbey BathOn Friday 24th February we will be marking the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine with a special Choral Evensong at 5.30pm, sung by our boys choir and lay clerks. The short traditional service will be a chance to…
Joint Eucharist Service
Bath Abbey BathA joint Eucharist service bringing together our usual 9.30am and 11.30am congregations. Sung by the Abbey Boys and Lay Clerks. We hope you'll join us.
Sung Eucharist with Footwashing
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for Sung Eucharist with footwashing, stripping of the altar and a vigil in the Gethsemane Chapel
Good Friday Family Service
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for our Family Service on Good Friday. Sung by the Melody Makers.
Led Meditation at the Cross
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for Led Meditation at the Cross on Good Friday.
Final Hour
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for Final Hour sung meditation by the Abbey Girls and Lay Clerks.
The Crucifixion by J Stainer
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for The Crucifixion by J Stainer. Sung by the Abbey Boys and Lay Clerks.
Easter Daybreak Service
Bath Abbey BathJoin us for Easter Daybreak Service on Easter Day.
Watch the Coronation at Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey BathTake part in the royal festivities and watch the Coronation at Bath Abbey, which will be broadcast on our screens live from 11am. The celebrations will continue with a Coronation Peal rung at the end of the service. Come along…
Vêpres Musicales – Choral Evensong
Bath Abbey BathCalling all francophiles! We are celebrating a special Evensong in French at Bath Abbey on 28th September 5.30pm (followed by ‘l’apero’ / drinks.) To celebrate Bath's long term friendship with France (we have a French twin, Aix en Provence), our Girls…
Remembrance Sunday Eucharist
Bath Abbey BathSung by the Abbey Girls and Lay Clerks. More details soon.
Remembrance Service
Bath Abbey BathAt 1.29 pm The Royal British Legion the Remembrance Sunday Parade will take place outside the Guildhall. The March Past & Salute Taking will be followed by a Civic Procession, including visiting dignitaries, to Bath Abbey for the Remembrance Service at 2.00 pm…
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.
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.
Holy Communion with Ashing
Bath Abbey BathHoly Communion service for Ash Wednesday. Includes the invitation to receive the mark of the cross with Ash, as a sign of penitence.
Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
Bath Abbey BathJoin us on Ash Wednesday and mark the start of Lent with a Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. Music will be sung by the Chamber Choir.