Museum of Bath Stone

18/06/2026

This week's photograph shows a barrow-way in Far East Firs. It linked a working face on a boundary pillar to a shaft in the north of the quarry. On either side of the barrow-way, you see stone packing that was used to support the roof. The quarry was located under the east side of North Road.

This photograph was taken by archaeologists during the stabilisation project.

The museum is open every Friday, 2pm - 5pm. It will also open on Sunday 28th June, 11am - 4pm.

12/06/2026

Following our joint opening in April with the nearby Bath Jewish Burial Ground, we're happy to say there will be another joint opening on Sunday 28th June, where both sites will be open for free, 11am-4pm. This will be the only other chance to go to both on the same day this year!

08/06/2026

06/06/2026

We'll be at Firs Field on Saturday 13th June, 12pm-4:30pm for Combe Down Fest! You'll be able to find our stall in the main marquee. Swing by if you want to find out more about the story of Combe Down's quarries or if you have your own local history story to share.

There will be live music, street food, a dog show, craft stalls, a raffle and more on the day.

03/06/2026

The times for our free open days this June! If you would like to book a group visit outside of these times, please email [email protected]

Following our joint opening in April with the nearby Bath Jewish Burial Ground, we're happy to say there will be another joint opening on Sunday 28th June, where both sites will be open for free, 11am-4pm. This will be the only other chance to go to both on the same day this year!

We're currently in the process of working to improve visitor experience and finding out how to better use the museum as a community space. We'd appreciate any feedback and suggestions, so please do contact us or drop by on one of our open days.

14/05/2026

11/05/2026

This month's talk by the Combe Down Heritage Society is this Wednesday 13th, at Combe Down Primary School Hall in Summer Lane, BA2 5JX.

The talk by Nick McCamley will be on “Burlington”, which was the code name for the massive underground bunker complex deep under Wiltshire, designed as the Central Government emergency HQ during the Cold War. Nick is the author of “Cold War Secret Nuclear Bunkers” and "Secret Underground Corsham", among other books.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm. CDHS members £2, visitors £4. All tickets at the door.

23/04/2026

We have two open days this week. Alongside our normal Friday afternoon opening (2pm-5pm), we're opening on Sunday (11am-3pm) as part of Combe Down Heritage Day!

Our Sunday 26th opening is in conjunction with the Bath Jewish Burial Ground, which will also be open that day (11am-4pm). Their brand-new permanent exhibition in the site's beautifully restored former quarry workers' cottage will open to the public for the very first time.

18/04/2026

Our Sunday 26th opening is in conjunction with the Bath Jewish Burial Ground, which will also be open that day (11am-4pm). Their brand-new permanent exhibition in the site's beautifully restored former quarry workers' cottage will open to the public for the very first time.

18/04/2026

The museum is at Bath's World Heritage Day event! Find our stall at the Guildhall until 3pm today to hear more about what we do and the lives of the quarrymen of Combe Down. Other Bath museums and heritage sites will also have stalls there, and talks include one by the Museum of Bath at Work, 'That's Entertainment: Bath at Leisure' (13:45).