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…
Bath Abbey Displays Giant New Paper Poppy ahead of Remembrance Day
Bath Abbey is preparing for Remembrance Day with a large display of the new poppy, unveiled this year. In the run up to Remembrance, Bath Abbey has been gifted a large-scale model of the new Remembrance Poppy which is plastic…
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,…
From taking Covid to task to trekking across Somerset: introducing the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells
Downing Street has announced today (10am, 28 April 2022) that the Rt Revd Michael Beasley will be the next Bishop of Bath and Wells. He is currently the Bishop of Hertford, a role which he has held since 2015. Prior…
Congratulations to our new Head and Deputy Head Choristers and new recruits
Congratulations to our new Head and Deputy Head Choristers, Wilf and Lawrence who were installed in their new posts of responsibility by Rector of Bath Abbey, The Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater, at Sunday’s Choral Evensong and presented with their medals…
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
From 18 to 25 January, Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organised ecumenical services, and to share fellowship. Attend an in-person service If you…
Congratulations, Reverend Cath!
Last weekend, at a splendid service in Wells Cathedral, Cath Candish was ordained deacon by the Bishop of Taunton. She began her curacy at the Abbey straight away, preaching an excellent first sermon as part of our Harvest Festival celebrations.…
Choral Weekday Evensong to resume at Bath Abbey from 9 September
After nearly an 18-month absence, we are delighted that our Bath Abbey Choirs will be resuming Choral Evensong during the week on Thursdays and on selected Fridays at 5.30pm (during term time). While we have been able to enjoy worship…
Dedication of the Bath Abbey Psalter on Sunday 12 September, 3.30pm
On September 12th the Bath Abbey Psalter, dedicated to the memory of Derek Cardy 1930-2020, former member of the Abbey choir and organ pupil of Earnest Maynard will be blessed and commissioned at a special service of Choral Evensong. Delyth…
