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…
Bath Abbey Celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with ‘Austens at the Abbey’- A Uniquely Engaging Programme of Events
To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Bath Abbey is excited to announce Austens at the Abbey, a special programme of events that highlights the Abbey’s connections to the iconic author and her family. Running from Saturday 5…
World Famous Gaia artwork coming to Bath Abbey for Treasuring Creation Festival
Bath Abbey is hosting Luke Jerram’s touring Gaia artwork from 18th September to 29th October 2023, as part of the Treasuring Creation Festival. Measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface and provides the…
Family Carols- Sunday 18 December
On Sunday 18th December Bath Abbey hosted our annual Family Carols service, welcoming families from Bath and beyond. Children came dressed up for the Nativity: as shepherds, kings, angels and even a star. Special guest Dermot the donkey accompanied Mary…
Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee at Bath Abbey
Join Bath Abbey as we celebrate the 70 year reign of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Image: Jacob King/PA Wire/PA Images Platinum Jubilee Evening Prayer 2nd June, 5.30pm We are delighted that the children of the Abbey’s youngest choir, Melody Makers,…
Countdown to moon landing in Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey is getting ready for a Christmas with a difference as it prepares to host Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon, an awe-inspiring art installation illuminating the historic Abbey in the weeks leading up to Christmas and over the…
Bath Abbey’s Christmas tree of hope
Christmas is a time of celebration, comfort and joy – however, we recognise that while looking forward to the new year, many of us may also be grieving losses and feeling anxious about what it will bring. Bath Abbey is…
New ‘Parenting for Faith’ course
Bath Abbey will be starting a new online ‘Parenting For Faith’ course in partnership with St Michael’s Without. The course will provide ideas and tips on how to bring up children in the faith in this difficult time. The course…
Tell us 3 things you would like to give thanks for
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances”…says Paul as he writes to the Thessalonian church. Take a look at what the Abbey community is giving thanks for and rejoicing over this week. Do please let us know…
Free hands-on discovery day to be jointly hosted by Bath Abbey and Roman Baths
Kingston Parade is to be turned into a hands-on discovery space where people can find out about the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey from a science and technology perspective on Saturday 7 March. The Roman Baths and Bath Abbey will…
