Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, have been criticised for closing Bath Abbey to the public on their wedding day. The couple are set to marry on December 27 at the historic venue, which will be off-limits to visitors for the entire day despite the ceremony lasting only 90 minutes.
Locals have branded the pair 'selfish' for block-booking the abbey, with a source telling The Sun: 'It seems rather selfish to be hiring the abbey for the whole day when your wedding service only lasts for an hour and a half or so.' The abbey's website confirms it is 'closed for visiting' on that date.
The wedding has also been overshadowed by a family rift. Peaty's mother, Caroline, was not invited to the hen party, and his sister Bethany is reportedly the only relative attending. Caroline has publicly pleaded with her son, saying: 'I love you, your dad loves you, you can come home and talk to me at any point.'
Around 200 guests, including David and Victoria Beckham, are expected. A security team will reportedly prevent the public from taking photos or videos. The couple's connection to the abbey, a requirement for marrying there, remains unclear.
