Bath Abbey
Guide
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FreeChurchAllow 30–60 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A tall late-Gothic church with huge windows and a fan-vaulted ceiling; outside, stone angels climb ladders up the west front.
A brief history
The present church was begun in 1499 on the site where England's first king, Edgar, was crowned in 973.
Tips
- Best time
- A sunny morning, for the light through the windows
- Cost
- Free; donation suggested
- Allow
- 30–60 min
- Free days
- Always free to enter
- Hours
- Usually Monday–Saturday daytime, shorter on Sundays around services (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- The centre: The Roman Baths, the Abbey and the shopping streets, a few minutes from the station; most hostels and budget rooms are here.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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