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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 ...
The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is a parish church of the Church of England and former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded in the 7th century, it was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries; major restoration work was carried out by Sir George ...
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: June Variations. 1 Jun Opening at 1.30pm, last entry 4.30pm. The Abbey.
History - Bath Abbey. As the history of this sacred place stretches as far back as Anglo-Saxon times, there is a great deal to discover: tales of Kings and Queens, saints and sinners, as well as stories of ordinary people.
There is so much to see and do in the Abbey, but definitely some things that you shouldn't miss during your visit. Here is a snapshot of the highlights... Footprint: The Abbey's floor was collapsing but thanks to the Footprint Project the entire floor has now been repaired and stabilised.
About. There's nowhere else quite like Bath Abbey. Magnificent stained-glass windows, columns of honey-gold stone and some of the finest fan vaulting in the world, create an extraordinary experience of light and space. But there is more to it than that.
Tours run Monday-Saturday (subject to availability) Climb the 212 steps of Bath Abbey's Tower to learn and see more, of not just the Church but also the City. By joining a Tower Tour you will truly step up your experience of Bath.
Today’s Abbey. History. People and Stories. Collections. Abbey Archives. Abbey Cemetery. The present Abbey church as we know it was started around 1499, but was not complete by the time King Henry VIII initiated the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539.
Whether you are a local or a visitor from far afield, you are welcome to worship at Bath Abbey. Visiting the Abbey Come and experience the special atmosphere and rich history of this holy and uplifting place.
Bath. How to visit Bath Abbey, Somerset: full guide & tips. Overshadowing the city of Bath, its majestic abbey stands as an omnipresent reminder of the city’s complex and fascinating past. While the abbey is Medieval, it’s been left derelict and refurbished, and was even the site of where the first king of all England was first crowned!
