Church of Our Lady and St Alphege, Bath

Admirers of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's work, such as Liverpool Cathedral, Battersea Power Station, the red telephone-box, will see his characteristic combination of traditional design in this early Christian basilica church; from the modern techniques, such as the unique ruboleum floor with Cosmatesque 12-13th-century patterns, and an arts-and-crafts attention to detail seen in the ironwork and wood and details, are a sight to behold. The church has been restored in preparation for its centenary in 2029. The guide, Dr Giles Mercer, will place the church in the context of Scott's architecture as a whole, as well as in the context of Bath's social and economic development. It is an oasis of serenity and peace in the western part of Bath, which expanded in the later 19th century.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

1430

Thursday 18 September:

1430

Saturday 20 September:

1430

Location & directions

Oldfield Lane, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3AD

Directions:

There is limited car parking outside or in the streets around the church. A no 8 bus from the central station in Bath next to Bath Spa Railway Station will take you almost to the end of the road (ask driver) at Second Avenue. There are frequent buses (4, 4a, 4b, 522, 172, 173, 174) from the Bus Station to Bear Flat, from where you cross to Bloomfield Avenue, then Oldfield Road and left for some 200 yards, where the turn-off to St Alphege Church is signed.

Contact on day:

Giles Mercer

Telephone number:

+447307879745

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

This is a grade 2* listed building, a church of historic interest

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 20 minute(s)

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