Museums · South West England
Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults
In or near Bathford.
Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults — museum in Bath Abbey, Bath, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults is a museum in South-East England. Built or established in 1994, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bath parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area BA1.
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Official information
Bath Abbey is an active church located in the heart of Bath, known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Visitors can participate in services, explore the Abbey through guided tours, and enjoy the serene atmosphere that has inspired many over the centuries.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults is a modern museum located in Bath and North East Somerset, South-East England. Established in 1994, it is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3812, -2.3583
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 1LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Phone
- 01225 303315
- Established
- 1994
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 10am–5:30pm; Saturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 1pm–4:30pm; closed 13-18 July
- Official site
- www.bathabbey.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q113379614 (CC0)
- commons: Bath Abbey Vaults.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults?
- Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 1LT), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults?
- Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults — museum in Bath Abbey, Bath, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 1LT.
- When was Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults built?
- Built or established in 1994.
- Is Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults a protected site?
- Yes — Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 1LT.