Visiting Bath Abbey
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When we were on holiday in Wiltshire in the Easter holidays we spent a really lovely day in Bath and, whilst we were there, we went to Bath Abbey for the first time. Bath Abbey is an iconic part of Bath city centre, somewhere we have walked past many times, and so it was lovely to finally go inside.
What is Bath Abbey?
Bath Abbey is the Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul that dates back to the 7th century, with the Abbey being rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. It’s a local landmark and popular place of worship as well as being a busy tourist attraction.
Visiting Bath Abbey
When we visited Bath Abbey we were surprised at the cost. Having visited many cathedrals, abbeys and minsters around the country, Bath Abbey felt like one of the more expensive ones. But, like all tourist attractions, we had to visit at least once.
A entrance ticket gives you access to the abbey along with any current exhibitions and we went straight in to explore. Our first stop was the main abbey, with vast high ceilings, incredible windows and so many plaques to read and sculptures to admire.
Around the abbey there are 1500 memorials around the walls and in the floor ledger stones. There are a lot of interesting people featured, with boards to tell you more about them as you wander around the building.
The Discovery Museum at Bath Abbey
Our last stop was the The Discovery Museum, Bath Abbey’s interactive heritage centre. Situated in the ancient vaults beneath the Abbey building, it brings the Abbey’s history to life, having only been opened in 2023.
This space features objects from the Abbey’s archives, including fascinating videos, replica period costumes and exciting interactive exhibits. We really enjoyed exploring the museum and felt that the added value of this, and the time we spent there, really made the cost of the Bath Abbey tickets more valid. So, if you visit Bath Abbey, make sure you don’t miss the Discovery Museum downstairs!
We really enjoyed wandering around Bath Abbey and, although we weren’t there very long – a couple of hours at most, we loved learning more about Bath Abbey and the history of the building and site. If you’re planning a trip to Bath, Bath Abbey would make a nice addition to your day.
You can find out more about Bath Abbey over on their website and for reference, the address is: Bath BA1 1LT
