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Tickets and Entry for Bath Abbey

Essential guidance for planning your visit to this historic landmark in Bath.

Bath Abbey serves as a vibrant working church and a significant historic site. Whether you are interested in exploring the late-Gothic architecture or taking a guided tower tour, it is important to check the latest booking requirements and entry updates directly through official channels before you travel.

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Bath Abbey tickets and prices in Bath: complete ticket options, discounts, and visitor pricing guide
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Bath Abbey ticket pricing overview and admission policy in Bath

Mixed admission

Standard admission covers the Abbey and Discovery Museum. BA1/BA2 residents and Discovery Card holders enter free with proof; carers accompanying disabled visitors are free.

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Bath Abbey ticket categories, prices, and access conditions

Abbey and Discovery Museum – adult
£9.00
Abbey and Discovery Museum – student
£7.50

Valid student ID required

Abbey and Discovery Museum – child aged 5–15
£5.00
BA1/BA2 resident or Discovery Card holder
Free

Card or proof of address required

Tower Tour – adult
£18.00

Includes the guided tower tour, Abbey and Discovery Museum.

Tower Tour – student
£15.00

Valid student ID required Includes Abbey and Discovery Museum admission.

Tower Tour – child aged 5–15
£12.00

Includes Abbey and Discovery Museum admission.

Audio guide
£3.50

Downloaded to the visitor's phone on arrival; admission is separate.

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What are the ticket prices for Bath Abbey?

Standard adult admission for Bath Abbey and the Discovery Museum is 9.00 GBP. Student tickets cost 7.50 GBP with a valid student ID, and child tickets for ages 5 to 15 are priced at 5.00 GBP.

Does Bath Abbey have free entry?

Yes, BA1 and BA2 residents as well as Discovery Card holders can enter Bath Abbey for free with proof of address or a valid card. Carers accompanying disabled visitors also receive free admission.

How much are Bath Abbey student tickets?

Student tickets for the Abbey and Discovery Museum cost 7.50 GBP and require a valid student ID. Student tickets for the Tower Tour are priced at 15.00 GBP and include museum admission.

What is the admission fee for Bath Abbey child tickets?

Child tickets for ages 5 to 15 cost 5.00 GBP for standard entry to the Abbey and Discovery Museum. Tower Tour tickets for children aged 5 to 15 are priced at 12.00 GBP.

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