Includes a guided Tower Tour + Abbey & Discovery Museum Entry Climb the 212 steps of Bath Abbey's Tower to discover more about the church and the city of Bath, with a Festive twist! Admire the picturesque panoramic views from the top…
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12.00pm every Wednesday. You are also warmly invited to join us for Holy Communion on Fridays at 8.30am and Sundays at 8.00am.
GET TICKETS: Bath Box Office Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with London Concertante’s ‘Christmas at the Movies’ concert, a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films. This festive celebration boasts a programme…
Are you fascinated by the night sky? Would you like to spot planets and stars from the top of one of Bath’s historic buildings? Join Bath Abbey and Bath Astronomers for live stargazing at the top of Bath Abbey’s tower*.…
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.30am every Friday. You are also warmly invited to join us for Holy Communion on Sundays at 8.00am and Wednesdays at 12.00pm.
Closing at 1.00pm (Last entry 12.30pm) for Shoppers' Carols. All are welcome to join us for one of the following services: Shoppers' Carols Service Times (Approx. 20 minutes): Saturday 6 December – 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Bath Camerata John Rutter – conductor Mr Christmas is back! Bath Camerata is thrilled to announce that Sir John Rutter will be returning to Bath as guest conductor for this year’s Christmas Concert. Join the award-winning chamber choir for what…
Join us for another year of Shoppers' Carols at Bath Abbey. Timings of each Shoppers' Carols service are below: Saturday 29 November - 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Saturday 6 December - 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Saturday 13 December - 1pm,…
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. You are also warmly invited to join us for Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 12.00pm
A family service lasting 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. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music. Everyone is welcome.
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. All are welcome to join.
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…
Tuesday 9 Closed 1.00pm–3.30pm Opening hours: 10.00am - 1.00pm 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Wednesday 10 Closed 1.00pm–3.30pm Opening hours: 10.00am - 1.00pm 3.30pm - 5.00pm
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12.00pm every Wednesday. You are also warmly invited to join us for Holy Communion on Fridays at 8.30am and Sundays at 8.00am.
Thursday 11 Closed 1.00pm–3.30pm Opening hours: 10.00am - 1.00pm 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Tickets available online HERE Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance will be hosting a special Carols in the Abbey event leading up to Christmas. The festivities will include carols sung by the celebrated City of Bath Male Choir and the brilliant…
Are you fascinated by the night sky? Would you like to spot planets and stars from the top of one of Bath’s historic buildings? Join Bath Abbey and Bath Astronomers for live stargazing at the top of Bath Abbey’s tower*.…
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.30am every Friday. You are also warmly invited to join us for Holy Communion on Sundays at 8.00am and Wednesdays at 12.00pm.
Closing at 12.00pm (Last entry 11.30am) for Shoppers' Carols. All are welcome to join us for one of the following services: Shoppers' Carols Service Times (Approx. 20 minutes): Saturday 13 December – 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
A family concert with the Abbey Choirs. Join the Abbey Choirs including the young Melody Makers in their Christmas celebrations. Music, Readings and audience carols...there will be something for everyone! Book tickets here.
Join us for another year of Shoppers' Carols at Bath Abbey. Timings of each Shoppers' Carols service are below: Saturday 29 November - 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Saturday 6 December - 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Saturday 13 December - 1pm,…
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. You are also warmly invited to join us for Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 12.00pm
A family service lasting 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. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music. Everyone is welcome.
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. All are welcome to join.
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…
The Bath Abbey Choirs will be recording a live Christmas Choral Evensong broadcast for BBC Radio 3. If you wish to join us in person for this service, please ensure you take your seats by 2.45pm. Anyone arriving after 2.45pm…
With Special Guests: Marc Almond & Loyd Grossman Rock legend Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull will be performing The Christmas Jethro Tull concert in Bath Abbey at 7.30 pm on the 18th of December. Ian says of the show, “Whether…
Tickets from £21.60 - book online HERE Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before. This vivid and revolutionary work captures the natural rhythms of the year, making it…
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.30am every Friday. You are also warmly invited to join us for Holy Communion on Sundays at 8.00am and Wednesdays at 12.00pm.
Handel’s glorious masterpiece sung by acclaimed Abbey choirs of Girls and Lay Clerks. Renowned specialist Baroque instrumentalists, - Rejouissance - on period instruments provide unique accompaniment and total authenticity to this highlight of the Abbey Choirs’ concert repertoire. Previous performances by the same…
Please note that the Abbey is closed for visiting today. Everyone is welcome to attend our services.
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. You are also warmly invited to join us for Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 12.00pm
A service lasting just over an hour, combining prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. Everyone is invited to stay on after the service to…
Children 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!
A Christmas meditation with organist Huw Williams and scripture readings. Messiaen's passionate Christian faith shines through in these exotic musical meditations on the Nativity and the life of Jesus. Played on the world famous Klais organ by Director of Music,…
Tuesday 23 Closed from 3.00pm (last entry 2.30pm) Opening hours: 10.00am - 3.00pm
A beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Boys Choir, with the Abbey Lay Clerks. Our Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols services require tickets to attend. Due to…
A beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Boys Choir, with the Abbey Lay Clerks. Our Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols services require tickets to attend. Due to…
Wednesday 24 Visiting hours: 10.00am - 1.00pm Closing at 1.00pm (last entry 12.30pm)
An informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions! Carol Praise Services – 24 December 2025 Carol Praise services will be held on Christmas Eve this year at 3pm and 5pm – please…
An informal service with traditional carols including the 12 Days of Christmas - complete with actions! Carol Praise Services – 24 December 2025 Carol Praise services will be held on Christmas Eve this year at 3pm and 5pm – please…
A joyful celebration of Christ's birth, welcoming in Christmas Day with a special Holy Communion.
Closed for visiting on Christmas Day. All welcome to attend our services. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.
A beautiful service of Holy Communion, without music and using traditional language.
Celebrate ‘God with us’ at this informal service, suitable for all ages.
A service of elegant liturgy, thoughtful reflection and traditional Christmas music with our Abbey Choirs.
Please note that the Abbey is closed today. There are no services or visiting times scheduled.
Please note that the Abbey is closed today. There are no services or visiting times scheduled.
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday.
A family service lasting 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. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
During this week there will be no services held at Bath Abbey, though we are open for visiting and private prayer. The Abbey will be closed on New Year's Day, Thursday 1st January 2026. From all of us at Bath…
Please note that the Abbey is closed today. There are no services or visiting times scheduled. We wish you and your family a Happy New Year and look forward to welcoming you again in 2026.
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday.
A family service lasting 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. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
A beautiful service with Bible readings interspersed with seasonal carols and anthems.
