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Museum of Bath Stone

54A Combe Rd, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5HZ

Type:Museum

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The Museum of Bath Stone tells the story of the stone of Combe Down, its geology, archaeology, social history, ecology (with important bat populations) and engineering.

Bath owes much of its character and architectural harmony to the stone from which it is built, Bath Stone. This material has been exploited since Roman times but came to its peak in the 18th century. The nearby village of Combe Down was a great source of such stone, which was originally laid down in the Jurassic period in warm tropical shallow seas. The city’s buildings are made of this stone hewn by hand using axes, saws (frigbobs and razzers), picks and candlelight. Being a freestone, which means it can be carved from any side, some buildings are highly decorated.

Many great buildings in the UK also owe their character to Bath Stone e.g. Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, Brighton Royal Pavilion, plus several abbeys and cathedrals. It was transported worldwide and has been designated a World Heritage Stone in its own right. So, we have a UNESCO World Heritage city built of a World Heritage Stone.

The Museum of Bath Stone was created in 2014 to complete the legacy of the Combe Down Stone Mines Stabilisation Project. The quarrying had left the area at risk. This project filled up the disused stone mines under Combe Down, with a foamed concrete, poured into the mines over 10 years. The exhibits in the museum will allow you to discover the process of this project.

Opening hours

The Museum is open from 2-5pm on every Friday.

Ticket prices

Free to everyone during normal opening hours on Fridays.

The prices for groups interested booking outside these hours are as follows:

With illustrated talk and refreshments - £4 per head.

Without illustrated talk or refreshments - donation of choice.

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Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Assistance Dogs
  • Free admission for dedicated assistants / carers
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Establishment Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Groups Welcome

Key Features

  • Groups

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route

Sustainability

  • Cycle Parking

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Friday14:00 - 17:00

* Museum of Bath Stone is open by appointment for groups

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
 Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
 

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information on how to get here using public transport, visit TravelWest.info
 Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
 

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Map and Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
 Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
 

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information on how to get here using public transport, visit TravelWest.info
 Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
 

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