Welcome
Bath Abbey is many things to many people. But whether you come here to join a service or a tour, light a candle or listen to music, what unites us all is a sense of wonder. There is so much to discover – please step inside…
With a rich history spanning centuries of change, conflict and reform; with many stories to tell of Kings and Queens, saints and sinners, and of ordinary citizens, there is plenty for visitors to discover.
During your visit you’ll see a huge amount of work is underway to restore and transform the Abbey, this is part of our Footprint project. Some of this work may create additional noise and dust and you will not be able to access all parts of the Abbey.

Level access
Hearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
For full information on bus routes and stops please visit https://www.travelwest.info.https://www.travelwest.info.
Bath Spa train station is approximately a 7-minute walk on mostly flat ground to Bath Abbey. The station provides:
- Step free access to all platforms
- Staff help
- A ramp for train access
- Set down/pick up points at the station entrance
- Induction loop
- Accessible toilets
- An accessible booking office counter
- Accessible ticket machines
- Wheelchairs to borrow
Travel by taxi
Both Abbey Taxis and V Cars require pre booking for wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Parking
For information on coach parking please see http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/parking-and-travel/coach-parking.http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/parking-and-travel/coach-parking.
Bath and North East Somerset Council operate a blue badge scheme and recognise disabled permits issued in other countries.
The nearest parking for disabled badge holders is in York Street or outside the Guildhall, both are approximitely a 1-minute walk to Bath Abbey.
Designated easy access parking bays are also available for disabled badge holders in most city centre car parks. The nearest short stay car park is a 5-minute walk from the Abbey at the Podium in Northgate Street, BA1 5AL, or the Southgate car park in St. James Parade, BA1 1TP.
For more information please visit http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/parking-and-travel/accessible-parking.http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/parking-and-travel/accessible-parking.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
The floor surface is uneven flagstones with some metal grilles.



Getting around inside


Ticket/ information desk
Welcome Desk
Things to See and Do
Main Abbey





Shop
Bath Abbey Shop



Getting around outside
Customer care support
To reserve a wheelchair in advance of your visit please contact our Verger Team on 01225 303328 or email: vergers@bathabbey.org.
If you are having difficulty coping with noise in the Abbey please speak to a member of staff or volunteer who will be able to lend you a pair of ear defenders for your visit.
Customer care support
Large print guides are available from the Welcome Desk.
We welcome assistance dogs.
Bath Abbey is a member of the Bath and North East Somerset Dementia Action Alliance and some staff and volunteers have attended Dementia Friends information sessions.
Our Tower Tours involve climbing 212 steps and are therefore not accessible for wheelchair users. To discuss any other access requirements for a Tower Tour please contact our Visitor Experience Team on 01225 303315 or at towertours@bathabbey.org.
Please let our staff and volunteers know if you require any assistance during your visit or you can contact our Visitor Experience Team on 01225 303315 or at visits@bathabbey.org for support before your visit.