Visiting us this month? Please check our upcoming closures here.

What to see. When to visit.

Whether it’s to pause and reflect or light a candle, discover centuries of history or simply enjoy the architecture, you’re always welcome at Bath Abbey.

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Every year, we enjoy welcoming hundreds of thousands of people through our doors. Some travel from many miles away. Others are local and part of our parish. No matter where you come from or how long you stay, you’ll find plenty to see and do here.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online or from the Welcome Desk on arrival at the Abbey.

Adults £9.00
Students £7.50
Children (5 -15) £5.00

Families 10% discount - 1 or 2 adults and accompanying children

No charge for Discovery Card holders or BA1 & BA2 residents
With card or proof of address

Carers accompanying visitors with a disability are admitted to the Abbey free of charge.

Audio Guide £3.50

Chapels are provided for private prayer, please speak to a member of staff for access

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 click on the link here to view the latest variations to opening times.

What to do if you have...

15 minutes

Have a quick walk around The Abbey, and...

  • Light a candle to remember a loved one
  • Admire the carved angels that can be found all around the Abbey
  • Look up at the original fan vaulted ceiling dating from the 1500s. Parts of it weren't completed until the 1860's, so see if you can spot the difference.
half an hour
an hour

Families and Children

Alex’s Abbey Adventure Trail

Explore 1000 years of history with Alex's Abbey Adventure Trail!

👑 Dress up as King Edgar at his coronation in 973 AD

🔎 Discover beautiful carvings, stained glass windows, and marble monuments

Perfect for children aged 6-11 and their families.

 

Explorer backpacks

Visiting with young children? Why not let Abi the lion show you round.

Full of sensory, colourful and fun resources to help you learn and explore together our Explorer Backpacks are available from staff on arrival.

We have two versions of backpacks available, one for 0-5 year olds and one for children with SEND.

 

Discovery Museum

The Footprint Project & Discovery Museum

Bath Abbey may be a stepping stone into the past, but we’re also proudly looking to the future with our innovative Footprint Project.

This pioneering multi-million-pound initiative is helping to preserve the beautiful space we have and open it up in new ways – to be enjoyed in its full glory by future generations.

The final stage of this exciting project is the opening of our new Discovery Centre, which opened on 7th March 2023.

Book a Tower Tour

Experience Bath from above | Book a Tower Tour today

Ever wondered what Bath looks like from above?

Take your visit to new heights with a Tower Tour at Bath Abbey!

🌟 Climb the ancient spiral staircase
🔔 Stand beside the Abbey’s mighty bells
🕰️ Explore the clock room and behind-the-scenes spaces
🏞️ Unrivalled 360° views of our stunning Georgian city at the top

Perfect for curious minds, families, history lovers, and anyone looking for a unique adventure in the heart of Bath.

🎟️ Tours Monday-Saturday

👉Book online today to avoid disappointment

📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your top-of-the-world selfies!

 

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