The last great medieval church built in England, Bath Abbey dominates the city centre with its soaring Perpendicular Gothic windows. The interior is remarkable for its fan-vaulted ceiling, one of the finest in the country, and the sheer amount of light that pours through the enormous stained glass windows — earning it the nickname "the Lantern of the West."
The Abbey has undergone a major restoration in recent years, including the installation of underfloor heating powered by the hot springs that run beneath the building. You can climb the 212 steps of the tower for panoramic views over the city and surrounding hills. The Abbey Heritage Vaults below tell the story of the site from Saxon monastery to the present day.