Cathedrals · South West England
Bath Cathedral Priory
In or near Bathford.
Bath Cathedral Priory is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bath Cathedral Priory is a place of interest in South-East England. It dates from the Anglo-Saxon period of British history. 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 and historical site located in the heart of Bath. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, participate in services, and enjoy various musical performances throughout the year.
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 Cathedral Priory is a cathedral located in South-East England, within the unparished area of Bath and North East Somerset. It dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era and is situated near sites designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3814, -2.3586
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 1LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Phone
- 01225 303315
- Established
- 675
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 10am–5:30pm; Saturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 1pm–4:30pm
- Official site
- www.bathabbey.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q33401907 (CC0)
- commons: Bath Abbey Nave Fan Vaulting, Somerset, UK - Diliff.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bath Cathedral Priory?
- Bath Cathedral Priory is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 1LT), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Bath Cathedral Priory?
- Bath Cathedral Priory is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bath Cathedral Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 1LT.
- When was Bath Cathedral Priory built?
- Built or established in 675.
- Is Bath Cathedral Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Bath Cathedral Priory 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 Cathedral Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 1LT.