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Bath Abbey


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 109 attractions in Bath
Traveler 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.
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Attraction type: Historic site, Religious site, Architectural building, Tour, Tourist/visitor center
Address: 13 Kingston Buildings Bath BA1 1LT
England
Tel: 44-1225-422462

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5 of 5 stars
BU88LE   21 contributions
UK
Sep 24, 2009

Firstly, the clock tower tour is not for everyone. The 200+ steps up the spiral staircase are seriously narrow - no handrail (there was a rope) and rather dark in some places. But it was fascinating seeing the bells and the inside of the clock. The view up at the rooftop was fantastic. more

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4 of 5 stars
joybell27   25 contributions
Melbourne Australia
Jul 28, 2009

We took a tour of the Bath Abbey tower. It was 219 steps up a narrow and steep spiral staircase. On the way we stopped in the bell ringers’ room, inside the clock face, and in the bell chamber. This was fascinating and I felt like I was in a documentary. The view from the top was lovely with 360... more

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4 of 5 stars
lek23   8 contributions
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Jul 13, 2009

It's free to go in the Abbey (they ask for a donation of £2.50) but to go up the tower is £5.00. Unless you are physically unable to go up (it does get narrow and you do have to duck round a few pieces of masonry) it is worth it! The guides are very good and even let a few... more

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4 of 5 stars
baron777red   18 contributions
baron777red
Jul 6, 2009

my wife and i recently went to the abbey and to really enjoy all it has to offer you need to book the tower tour, it costs £5.00 and i worth every penny, there were 2 guides when we went and the maximum people they take is 14 at a time. they start by taking you up a very narrow... more

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5 of 5 stars
matt159   11 contributions
nr london
Jun 22, 2009

After my initial reluctance to spend £5 to walk up a few steps i was amazed at how much this tour offers. We were able to see behind the scenes of the clock and bells, stand in the bell room while they played a song (which was a little loud), and even ring the bell myself. As well as this... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chino1   152 contributions
Gloucestershire
Dec 3, 2008

A visit to the abbey is a must when in Bath, especially during the Christmas market when it's nice to escape the madness for a short while. Highly recommended. Beautiful interior and exterior. Look out for the fallen angels on the outside above the main entrance. more

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5 of 5 stars
gailco20   65 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Mar 25, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Bath Abbey in Bath is by far the best place to visit and especially to shop at downstairs in the shop bookstore is a really extensive array of great gifts for everyone on your list, not just christian stuff, but lots of other local gifts that all reflect the beauty and splendor that is Bath, England...This location was even more... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chester360   9 contributions
Chester UK
Oct 2, 2007

On visiting Bath and walking around Bath Abbey, I was amazed at how beautiful the Abbey really is. There is a great interactive movie where you can better see the Abbey at [--] more

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4 of 5 stars
Max85   60 contributions
Jacksonville, Florida
Jul 29, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Not a big fan of old churches, but this one was pretty neat to go through. A relative of mine was married here in 1820, so that's why I visited. If you like seeing things like this, it would be really great. Enormous inside. more

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5 of 5 stars
Schell268   3 contributions
San Diego, California
Oct 8, 2006
3
people found this review helpful

Have made two trips so far to Bath. The Abby is a "must take time to do" . A little time spent quietly in this holy place is well worth a look and your time. more

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Bath Abbey Address

13 Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1LT, England
Tel: 44-1225-422462