A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
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Austens After Hours at Bath Abbey
A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
Austens After Hours at Bath Abbey
A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
Austens After Hours at Bath Abbey
A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
Austens After Hours at Bath Abbey
A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
Austens After Hours at Bath Abbey
A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
Austens After Hours at Bath Abbey
A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
Austens After Hours at Bath Abbey
A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
Austens After Hours at Bath Abbey
A special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you...
Norland celebrates historic 2025 graduation ceremonies at Bath Abbey
Norland is celebrating the success of its 144th cohort of Norland Nannies and the latest degree graduates at its 2025 graduation ceremonies. The events on 28 March 2025 at Bath Abbey also marked a significant milestone in Norland’s 133-year history with the granting of permanent degree awarding powers, paving the way for its application for university...
Applications welcome for Leap of Faith! 2025 abseil coming to Bath Abbey in June
Looking for an exciting personal or team-building adventure this year? Genesis Trust and Bath Abbey are delighted to announce the Leap of Faith! 2025 abseil from Bath Abbey Tower on 13 and 14 June. It’s a stunning view at the top, a great challenge on the way down and a wonderful sense of achievement at...
Bath Abbey Celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with Austens at the Abbey events
To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Bath Abbey is excited to announce Austens at the Abbey, a special programme of events that highlights the Abbey’s connections to the iconic author and her family. Running from Saturday 5 April to Saturday 27 September 2025, this unmissable offer invites visitors to step into the...
St Mary’s and Roundhill pupils join 200 strong choir for performance at Bath Abbey
Pupils from Roundhill Primary School and St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington have joined schools from across the region to practice their singing skills at Bath Abbey for a one-off music concert that will be out of this world. The children attended a rehearsal for Stardust, a musical experience organised by the Bath-based...
Bath Abbey to host spectacular immersive sound and light installation by Luxmuralis
Bath Abbey is set to be transformed from 2-26 October with the exciting premiere of Shine On a brand-new, bespoke Son et Lumière installation by the renowned artistic collaboration Luxmuralis. This new event marks the first light and sound installation within the historic Abbey. Shine On, by Luxmuralis brings the stunning stained-glass windows of Bath...
There’s lots to do at Bath Abbey this Summer for children of all ages
As well as being one of Bath’s must visit venues, Bath Abbey is offering a wonderful array of activities and events for families to enjoy this summer. First up are our popular Little Explorer backpacks which are free to borrow for 5s and under. They include exciting items to help bring Bath Abbey to life...
250 Bath children to ‘Be the Best You!’ in Bath Abbey this Thursday and Friday
250 children from Bath and Northeast Somerset will come together in Bath Abbey this week to premiere The Elements Cantata, written by composer Russell Hepplewhite and lyricist Jamila Gavin, alongside three favourites from Voices for Life’s Extraordinary! project by Bath’s writers Jools Scott and Sue Curtis. The concerts mark the culmination of a year filled...
Ralph Allen pupil chosen to perform organ recital at Bath Abbey
Gavin Phelps, a student at Ralph Allen school in Bath, has taken to the stage at the prestigious Bath Abbey to wow the audience with his engaging organ recital. Year 10 pupil Gavin, aged 14, is heavily involved in all areas of the school’s music offering and was invited to perform an organ recital at...
Museums Week fun this October half-term across Bath
Museums and venues across Bath and North East Somerset will host a bumper programme of events and activities over October half-term for Museums Week (Saturday 21 October to Sunday 29 October 2023). Organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council, Museums Week celebrates the unique collections and activities in our local museums. Admission is free for...
Extraordinary Earth Day at Bath Abbey brings climate issues into focus
Bath Abbey is hosting Extraordinary Earth Day on 30th September, an event focusing on making a positive impact on climate change. Bath Abbey and partners, Transition Bath, BANES, CaféBANES and Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE), are running the open day to inspire visitors and families to make a difference and take action to live more sustainably....