The History of The Magdalen Chapel

The exhibition traces the history of the Chapel from its origins to the present day - serving the adjoining hospice (hospital), a refuge for lepers, in the 12th c. and then for the mentally ill from the 16th to early 20th c's., before becoming a place of worship serving the local community. In addition to the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the delightful Magdalen Chapel Garden, the graveyard with its wonderful view over Bath, and the haunting sculpture display by Martin Elphick, "The Casting Out".

Saturday 14th September is our Open Day, when there will also be a talk by the Chaplain, an organ recital, and madrigals.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Saturday 07 September:

11:00am to 1:00pm

Sunday 08 September:

12:00 to 2:00pm

Wednesday 11 September:

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Thursday 12 September:

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Friday 13 September:

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Saturday 14 September:

10:00am to 2:30pm

Location & directions

The Chapel of St Mary Magdalen, Holloway, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4PX

Directions:

Google Plus Code: 9JGP+97 Bath

Contact on day:

Reverend Jacky Wise

Telephone number:

+447903254562

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Single step entry to Chapel porch; and out into graveyard. Single toilet accessible down a flight of stairs.

Additional information

Dropping off and limited 2hr parking available on Holloway. Access possible outside given hours for parties of 4 by arrangement. If coming by bus from the city centre; take the No 4, 4a, or 4b from the bus station in Dorchester Street; or any bus going via Radstock or Peasdown St John; and get out at Bear Flat, just beyond the pelican crossing; walk back through Hayes Place and down Holloway. If walking from the city centre, cross the river, go under the railway bridge & take the underpass under the A36, and footpath up the hill to join Holloway.

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