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Collateral Damage: An artwork by Robert Marshall

Standing within the Abbey’s St Alphege Chapel, Collateral Damage confronts visitors with the brutal realities of war and the resilience of the human spirit. Created by artist Robert Marshall, this striking installation features a bomb-damaged door salvaged from a destroyed home in Ukraine – a simple…

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Bath Abbey Welcomes New Members of the Music Department

New Bath Abbey Organ Scholar We are very pleased to announce our new organ scholar, Frankie Tempest has started with us. Frankie is about to begin his first year studying Mathematics at the University of Bath. He began his musical…

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The Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater Retiring as Rector of Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey has announced that The Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater will be retiring from his role as Rector of Bath Abbey at the beginning of October 2025. Guy Bridgewater has served in ordained ministry since 1987, in partnership with Jebs,…

Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Bishop Michael Welcomes the new Archbishop of Canterbury

Downing Street has today announced that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Bishop Michael has responded to the news of the announcement. He says, “I am delighted that the…

Bath Abbey Climate Protest Response

On Saturday afternoon, a number of protestors locked themselves in at the top of Bath Abbey tower to protest against climate change and to seek a meeting with Bishop Michael, the Bishop of Bath and Wells. Bishop Michael says, “While…

A man in Regency costume points a cane while a group of 3 women and 1 man listen to him talking in a church.

Step into Jane Austen’s World at Bath Abbey

This September, Bath Abbey is proud to be part of the world-famous Jane Austen Festival in Bath. As thousands of visitors celebrate one of England’s most beloved authors, the Abbey is opening its doors for a series of special events…

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What’s On at Bath Abbey this August – and a Sneak Peek at September and October!

Looking for inspiring things to do in Bath this summer? Whether you’re visiting for the day, spending the summer holidays in the city, or live locally, Bath Abbey is brimming with activity throughout August, with even more to look forward…

Bath Abbey Awarded Cathedral Music Trust Grant

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant of £20,000 by the Cathedral Music Trust (CMT) to support a transport and logistics assistance programme for the parents of boy choristers and an increase in hours in…

Close up of Saint Alphege Stained Glass Window design

Bath Abbey to Shine New Light on Saint Alphege

Bath Abbey launches fundraising appeal to create stained glass window commemorating Bath-born saint Bath Abbey has launched a fundraising campaign appealing for donations to create a new stained glass window, which will commemorate the Bath-born Saint Alphege. With 40% of…

New Mayor & Deputy Mayor of the City Of Bath

The Charter Trustees (Bath Ward Councillors) will be holding their Annual Meeting and Election of Ceremonial Mayor in Bath Abbey on Saturday 7 June at 11.00 am. Councillor Professor Bharat Pankhania will take up Office as the 798th Mayor of…

Author: Bath Abbey

Collateral Damage: An artwork by Robert Marshall

Bath Abbey Welcomes New Members of the Music Department

The Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater Retiring as Rector of Bath Abbey

Bishop Michael Welcomes the new Archbishop of Canterbury

Bath Abbey Climate Protest Response

Step into Jane Austen’s World at Bath Abbey

What’s On at Bath Abbey this August – and a Sneak Peek at September and October!

Bath Abbey Awarded Cathedral Music Trust Grant

Bath Abbey to Shine New Light on Saint Alphege

New Mayor & Deputy Mayor of the City Of Bath

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