We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 125 Bath Attractions »

Bath Abbey

13 Kingston Buildings, BA1 1LT, England
44-1225-422462
Ranked #3 of 78 attractions in Bath
4.5 of 5 stars 313 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: Begun in 1499 by Bishop King, this is England's last great medieval church, dissolved in 1539 and now serving as a parish church.
Update attraction details
Write a Review

313 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    194
    102
    14
    3
    0
Date Rating
Sudbury, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

It was lovely, the choir were singing at the time of our visit which made it even more perfect. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Dorset
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The Abbey is magnificent and welcoming of strangers to its service. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Carlsbad, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Architecturally, this building is stunning. We were lucky to enjoy a free organ concert on Saturday and then returned for the Evensong service on Sunday afternoon. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This is truly a beautiful site to see! One of the great architecture sites here in bath! More

Was this review helpful? Yes
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

We spent a couple of hours in Baths delightful abbey. We paid the £6 to go on the tour and feel it was well spent. The guide took us up the stairs to the bell ringers chamber and gave a very interesting talk on the history of the bells. Being up close when they chimed was startling but worth the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
St Austell, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

A truly historical place to visit, full of atmosphere, Wonderful, . stained glass windows.On a previous visit we were lucky enough to hear a choir practicing complete with performing soloists.If you can arrange a visit when the choir is singing it truly is awe inspiring. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Newquay, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Unique and beautiful. No charge for just wandering through the Abbey but a donation is welcomed (and needed if buildings like this are to be kept standing|). More

Was this review helpful? Yes
London, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Even if I did not pay for guided tour I found Bath Abbey very comforting and calming. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Wales
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Just the way to see this lovely abbey. Walking across the stone ceiling and sitting behind the clock face are really special. The view over Bath is stunning. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
San Diego
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The abbey is wonderful inside - we signed up for the tour- not realizing it was the Tower Tour (220 steep stone steps). Rather a tight squeeze in some places, and if you don't like heights, don't do this! You do get to see the bell ringing controls, the bells and then go up on the very top rampart for... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Bath Abbey also viewed

Roman Baths Museum
4.5 of 5 stars 542 Reviews
Bath, Somerset
The Roman Baths
4.5 of 5 stars 476 Reviews
Bath, Somerset
 
The Circus
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Bath, Somerset
No. 1 Royal Crescent
4.5 of 5 stars 156 Reviews
Bath, Somerset
 

Been to Bath Abbey? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Bath Abbey, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing