As a centerpiece in Bath, the abbey is well located a few yards from a few other attractions (Roman Baths, Pulteney Bridge, etc.). The interior is nothing short of glorious, with beautiful stained-glass windows and stunning architecture. Although free to enter, donations are optional. The gift shop has a few very nice items.

Took the Bath Abbey tower tour whilst my wife and daughter did the Christmas Market Stalls , and found it well worth while . The 2 guides were very informative ( I’m sorry I’ve forgotten your names !) and explained all about the bells and clock mechanism , as we took a break half way to the top . On reaching the top of the tower , the views were outstanding, helped by the fact it was a very clear sunny morning . The experience was made even better by everyone receiving a hot mulled wine ( or non alcoholic alternative) while we spent some time enjoying the views over the Bath rooftops. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it if you find yourself in Bath with an hour to spare . Nick B

Other reviews will describe how historic, awe-inspiring & beautiful Bath Abbey is. And it certainly is. My review is about how I felt welcome on my two visits this year. On the first visit in March my husband & I went to see the abbey & take a guided tour. The reception staff were very pleasant & welcoming. The guide was clearly knowledgeable & enthusiastic about his subject & made the tour very interesting. Unfortunately, because of high winds, a small part of the tour (which would have left us exposed to the elements at height, I believe) was missed out for safety reasons. The guide very reasonably said that if we felt we were due some money back we could go to the reception area for a refund; I don't believe anyone did. We were in Bath again for an event in early December & had half an hour to kill in the biting cold in the late afternoon so decided to go to the abbey to rest our feet & get ourselves warm for a short while. The two people who greeted us on reception couldn't have been nicer when we said that we'd come in from the cold & weren't really there - on that occasion - to look at the abbey. How lovely to be welcomed into such a beautiful place of worship when our reasons were not the expected ones. (And I did spend money in the shop on the back of that welcome.) Thank you to the staff at the abbey for being so welcoming; I remember these short interactions & how they make me feel.

My wife and I both enjoy an opportunity to take in historic buildings, so Bath Abbey was a definite stop on our twenty four hours in the city. Summer and Andre were contagiously enthusiastic as our guides on their tower tour. They made the history of the building alive and exciting.

Bath is more than Roman hot springs and Georgian architecture, it is also home to one of the most beautiful churches in England. Its checkered history begins in the early middle ages with a monastery in the 7th century. With the arrival of the Normans, this church grows in importance as a Cathedral before loosing it. Finally in 1499, the then bishop of Bath and Wells had the dream to create a grand church where is vision was angels ascending and descending to earth on a ladder from heaven. The church we see now was started but the dissolution of the monasteries threatened to leave the church in shambles until Elizabeth I pledged to finish the great church. Today what you see is a testament to that vision. In addition to the exterior ladders with angels ascending and descending, you have Henry VII, King in 1499 when the pledge was made for the church with Saints Peter and Paul at the front door. Inside you have the finest example of fan vaulting in England and one of the leading examples of Perpendicular Gothic Architecture. The inside is truly beautiful, very light and airy. While I was a little disappointed that our 4:45 visit was in darkness it was great to see the way exterior lights paint the church and the impact of the inside with the windows. It is a truly beautiful church. One last note, in a strange rarity, this church was the coronation site for the first English coronation in history for King Edgar. Every coronation up to the one next year for Charles III has followed the same service. There is a beautiful stained glass window here to commemorate that moment in history. This is a Bath MUST SEE as it is a beautiful church was some amazing history.

We would have loved to take a tower tour, or even a guided tour of the main abbey, but these were not available on the days that we visited. As it was for our £5 donation we got a map with a few points highlighted. To be honest, having visited multiple churches and cathedrals in the past, nothing really stood out as special.

My timing of the visit was perfect as their Christmas market just started and it was lively within the area. The cathedral itself was amazingly beautiful and it also hosts some artistic lighting during the evening hours as well. They also have a souvenir shop beside it.

The Abbey was beautifully decorated for Christmas and we attended the 1130 service . The queue was long but was quickly dissipated by an efficient staff . The service was extended for communion but throughout we enjoyed clear readings and a forthright sermon . The choir was superb blending male and female voices of the highest quality . Altogether a fitting tribute in a warm environment to the wonders of Christmas .

Bath Abbey, what a beautiful building! It is free to enter the Abbey itself, however they do welcome donations. There are tower tours available at £10 per adult and £5 for a child aged 5-15, sadly we didn't have enough time to do a tour. The Abbey inside and out is an amazing site, so if you're in Bath then definitely have a look!

Bath Abbey is a beautiful cathedral and the best way to visit is by booking on to a guided tower tour! Our guides were Poppy and Katie and the tour was superb. Their knowledge of the Abbey made the tour highly informative, interesting and amusing in parts. Once at the top of the tower the views were spectacular, it was the highlight of our holiday in Bath!