Sight City Centre, Bath
Bath Abbey
A sight in City Centre, Bath, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Gothic abbey with fan vaulting and angels climbing ladders on the west front.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bath, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Roman Baths and Sally Lunn's.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- City Centre
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Bath, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Roman Baths
Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.
Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Sally Lunn's
Tea room in one of Bath's oldest houses, serving its namesake light bun.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Pulteney Bridge
Robert Adam's 1774 bridge lined with shops, above a curved weir.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Thermae Bath Spa
Modern spa with a rooftop pool fed by the city's natural thermal water.
Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5The Scallop Shell
Fish restaurant known for crisp fish and chips and daily seafood specials.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6The Bell Inn
Community-owned pub on Walcot Street with live music most nights.
Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Bath Abbey is a stop on our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Bath
Another curated sight in Bath. See the full Bath guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Bath run from 45°F in January to 71°F in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Bath Abbey itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Bath from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bath weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Bath Abbey, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Bath BA1 1LT, UK
- Coordinates
- 51.38148, -2.35873
- Destination
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Website
- bathabbey.org
Bath Abbey: quick answers
How much time do you need at Bath Abbey?
Plan on about an hour at Bath Abbey. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Bath Abbey?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book a tower tour for rooftop views.
Where is Bath Abbey?
Bath Abbey is at Bath BA1 1LT, UK, in City Centre. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Bath Abbey?
Bath Abbey appears on London, the Cotswolds & Bath, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Bath Abbey to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bath.
Plan Bath
- Bath travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Bath weather by month
- The Cotswolds to Bath 44 mi straight-line
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Also in Bath
- Bath Skyline Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.