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    Bath Abbey

    4.4 (66 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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    Outside of church
    Elizabeth C.

    This is very pretty. It's not as impressive as Westminster or anything, but it's spectacular architecture, not overrun with people (or wasnt the day I was there). They were working very hard to maintain it, which i appreciated. They do have two different admissions. One with a tower tour. It sounded cool but i couldn't make it work in my schedule. It was hourly on either the hour or half hour, i cant recall which. One of the employees was sure to point out an American connection when he realized i was American. I appreciated his effort to make a relevant connection. There were a lot of beautiful nooks and some unique designs that I enjoyed seeing. Altogether a good use of time. I probably spent less than an hour here, but theres a museum on the lower floor that i could have spent a lot more time in. If you toured the tower and really pored over the material, it could be a 3 hour visit.

    Abbey Bath
    Rick M.

    OMG... Bath, England--where history, architecture, and a good soak in the past come together! My day visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city felt like stepping into a Jane Austen novel, but with Wi-Fi. First, a bit of history (don't worry, it's the fun kind): Bath dates back to the Romans, who thought, "Why not build a spa town around these thermal springs?" And they did. The original Roman Baths are still there, and though I resisted the urge to take a plunge myself, the sheer scale of the ancient complex is awe-inspiring. Speaking of awe, Bath Abbey stands tall and proud, a Gothic masterpiece that's been around since 1499. It's hard not to be impressed by the intricate stonework and stunning stained glass windows. If walls could talk, these would probably whisper tales of coronations, burials, and maybe the occasional town gossip. But Bath isn't just living in the past--today it's a vibrant city filled with quaint shops, lovely Georgian architecture, and cafes that call your name like an irresistible British accent. Whether you're here for the history, the culture, or just to walk around and pretend you're in a BBC period drama, Bath delivers a wonderful experience. And if you ever fancy a dip in modern-day luxury, just like the old Romans, the Thermae Bath Spa is ready and waiting. Cheers to a perfect day in one of England's finest gems!

    First scene
    Marshall G.

    This is the first church I have been asked to pay an admission. And the only Catholic Church where Christ is not on a cross anywhere. There are over 1500 parishioners buried here some with the story of their life. Many quite inspiring and mention their dispositions and good manners. There is a small museum in the basement and a small shop on exit. There is a free walking tour in the afternoon. A different type of experience.

    Pagan Gaia celebration in the Abbey
    Dave L.

    We entered on 2 Oct around 1 PM. We paid and entered and were originally ecstatic that a service was going on. But, I quickly realized that the service masquerading as a Christian service was a pagan celebration of Gaia. As a Christian that holds the Bible as from the ultimate authority, the sermon discussing economies, favoring Marxism over Capitalism (definitely not found in Scripture), and with a display specifically celebrating the pagan god Gaia as we entered (they had a large billboard highlighting Gaia as you entered and had a massive globe 40 foot in the center of the church) were really distracting. The pagan celebration really ruined the experience of visiting the church. If you are a devout Christian, you may experience non-Christian areligious teaching by people wearing collars (clergy). Beware. I'm sure there is great architecture, but the large globe celebrating Gaia was blocking much of it.

    Sunil R.

    This is another stunning church with incredible history and architecture! I spent a lot of time here taking it all in and meditating in the beautiful setting. It was amazing to see all the obituaries for people from hundreds of years ago and reading their stories. I also loved that they have a spot where you can write a prayer and leave it there.

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    Maria P.

    Bath Abbey is a beautiful gothic church founded in the 7th century. This has been a place of worship for well over 1000 years. It is "a moment of stillness in the beating heart of a vibrant city" they say, which I think describes the Abbey quite perfectly. Entrance is free, but donations are suggested. Guided tours and Tower tours are also available for a fee. Upon entering, you'll be captivated by the awe-inspiring architecture. The incredible stone fan vaulting above the Abbey dates from the early 1500s and was restored in the 1700s. It's just amazing how they were able to achieve all the intricate details in those days. Such delicate work, truly done by master craftsmen. What particularly piqued my interest were the red Victorian chandeliers hanging high above. The details were absolutely gorgeous and I found it interesting that they were updated to energy efficient, LED lighting, but still managed to maintain their old world charm. The stained glass artwork is not to be missed either along with the handcrafted Victorian oak pews. There is much to be discovered within the Abbey and you could spend quite a few hours here admiring all the monuments and memorials, taking a tower tour, and visiting the gift shop. I would have loved to take a tower tour and get a birds eye view of Bath, but we were on a tight schedule. Overall, this is a must visit when you're in the city of Bath. It's grand, it's beautiful (inside and out), it's a work of art!

    Outside
    Vivienne C.

    For the many experiences here in Bath that are not free, aka all the museums, it was nice for the church to be free to visit. It actually reminded me of Westminster Abbey quite a bit with all of its tombstones carved into the walls and floorboards. The inside was absolutely beautiful too with its glass-stained windows filled with pictures that tell the history of the UK. The outside architecture is beautiful too as you can see it from all different parts of Bath. I think if you want to go upstairs you do need to pay extra for it but it shouldn't be that expensive. Also, since its in the center of the city, its easy to just pop in and out of there when you are bored of the places around it. Highly recommend!

    On the roof of Bath Abbey in Bath, England.
    Wulfstan C.

    Bath Abbey is one of the great examples of English Perpendicular Gothic, notable for, among other things, its elaborate fan vaulting for the ceiling. It is very interesting and the fan vaulting here is definitely worth the visit. The abbey is free but one may also pay to take a guided tour of the roof and tower. This is fascinating, the tour guide interesting and friendly. It includes time inside the roof, as well as on top, in the clock area, and on top of the tower. When we went, they did not allow advance booking, so it was first-come, first-serve. We went right away in the morning and booked the first tour which was to start not long after. Before we left, we heard them telling people arriving that the tours were already booked up for the whole day. The abbey was founded in the 7th century but the current building dates mostly from the 16th century with some 19th century additions in the same style. The abbey is also notable for being (in is prior structure) where King Edgar was crowned King of the English in 973, an event commemorated in a stained glass window.

    Shawn K.

    Stunning piece of history and beautiful inside & out. Set in the heart of Bath, it is such an amazing landmark to see. What's interesting about the Abbey, is the more you look at it, the more little details start to become apparent, such as angels climbing ladders on each side of the front. Definitely a must when visiting Bath.

    The front with the Roman baths to the right
    Sarah P.

    Bath Abbey is located in a square right next to the Famous Roman Baths - and stands majestically in the centre of the historical part of Bath, a must see for sure. Bath Abbey is a parish church of the Church of England and former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded in the 7th century, it was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries; major restoration work was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1860s

    Matt G.

    Founded in uhmm a long time ago. Typically seen as one of the top sites of Bath. Free to enter, but donations encouraged and suggested at £5. Apparently it costs £30,000 per week just to maintain the building. It's a very grand looking church. In the town center next to the Roman baths. Pay extra to go up to the top.

    Erich L.

    One of the top sights in Bath. It's a beautiful abbey. I recommend taking the tour and going to the top to get fantastic views of the city. It's well worth the money.

    Soaring ceilings
    Jen L.

    Wow! What an amazing gothic church. I definitely enjoyed wandering through the church (after paying the tour fee...which may have been optional but the church lady frowns made me realize I better pay). The tomb markers are lovely as is the soaring roof. Interestingly since I went to a few Anglican churches while I was in England, this was the only one that I had someone come up and offer religious pamphlets, not really proselytizing but it was unusual. There is a gift shop but it was unimpressive.

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    A Beautiful Abbey inside and out. Well recommended while in Bath. I have attended a service which was rather quiet. Not for noisy children!

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    St Michael's Church - Came here to light a candle in this lovely church and they also have a sweet little coffee bar as well.

    St Michael's Church

    3.8(4 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Welcoming and community driven cafe. They took this church and created something whimsical and…read moreunique. I was just there so the interior was decked out in Christmas fair. Mostly older patrons who appear to come often. Many were groups of friends who bring games to play and I talked to many who have been coming for years. They had a childcare or play areas for parents to sit and play with their kids as there was carpeting and children's interactive games and such. About a quarter of the space was dedicated to a fund raiser which helped raise funds for 17 local charities. They were selling packages of Christmas cards and ornaments. I bought some items myself. Even being a church it didn't feel downright religiously inclined. All were welcomed and no push of any religion was obvious. Such a brilliant idea to upscale a space that may go empty when not in use and transform it into such a community driven space. I loved it. I had a peppermint mocha with my partner as we needed a break to sit and catch a break from all the hills in bath. Ordering and seating wasn't as obvious when we got there. They had limited space and you needed to stake out an empty area as some seats and sections of tables have numbers so as to indicate to the cashier. This created a scramble for my partner to run around and find and empty area and then wave across church to the cashier as to where we would be. Luckily the cashier knew what number it was from memory. I think a simply sigh indicating maybe the steps needed for this. Honestly giving out numbers like they do at a restaurant may be more efficient. All in all it was a fun experience and I wish we had this in the states. Such a novel idea to transform a church like this.

    This place confused me. The signage said "Church and Cafe" which seemed off so I had to check it…read moreout. It ended up actually being a...church which was primarily a cafe at least the time I was there. The main church area was the seating area for the cafe and it was busy. I grabbed a coffee and snack and enjoyed my short stay here.

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    St John the Evangelist R C Church

    St John the Evangelist R C Church

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This is a spectacular sight with the tall spire which you can see from the train as you arrive and…read morefrom around the town. It is beautiful inside and I spent some zen time inside by myself. Only downside is that there were some druggies hanging around the church, so watch out for that.

    St John's tall steeple and spire is one of the landmarks…read morevisible from the train as you go through Bath: at 222ft high, it is the tallest in the city. This large church is a confident statement of faith, and an equally emphatic lesson in the Gothic Revival in this otherwise large Georgian city. The church was commissioned by the Benedictines and built in 1861-3 to the designs of Charles Francis Hansom (1817-1888) and his son Edward Joseph Hansom (1842-1900). They adopted a flamboyant Decorated Gothic design, almost French in character exemplified particularly in the rose windows in the transepts yet the spire owes more to English precedents. The church is built of rough-faced Bath stone, and has a large aisled nave, with clerestory, transepts, an apsed chancel and side chapels. The interior has pink Devon Granite piers with foliated capitals. The decoration throughout is of high quality, with extensive use of marble and alabaster. The glass and the impressive iron screen in front of the chancel are by Hardman. In the north-west apse is a reliquary, also designed by Charles Hansom, containing the relics of the martyr, St Justina, donated in 1871 after many years in the possession of the Borghesi family.

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    The Roman Baths - Part of the Roman bath

    The Roman Baths

    4.4(248 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    So, when I knew I was planning a trip to London, I knew I had to schedule a tour to this location…read more The Roman Baths are located in the city of Bath. A beautiful city with so many breathtaking views. The site is located in the middle of the city surrounded by stores, restaurants, and other must see locations. I highly recommend booking this tour because you can learn so much and will learn about the Roman history of the baths. There is a self-guided tour that you can go as you wish. There is so much to see and so much information along the walls. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes since the ground can get a bit uneven throughout the tour and make sure you see the beautiful baths throughout the tour. Such an impressive experience and if you are in London, I recommend taking a day trip or two to visit. You will be mesmerized and taken back in time.

    We came here as part of a tour and are glad we did. I didn't know much about the Roman Baths…read morebeforehand, but now I do. It is set in the middle of a quaint town named Bath. We had pre-bought tickets for a specific entry time, but there were tickets available at the door as well. I wouldn't chance it though. The line was short to get in at our time and the audio guide is included as part of the admission price. made the tour interesting and the facts provided were the perfect amount of detail. There was a kid's version too which was great! We were there a little over an hour and at the end you can taste some of the bath water, which was disgusting!!

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