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September Open Days at Museum of Bath Stone

Fri 11 Sept

Bath

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About This Event

At this free micromuseum, discover the story of the stone of Combe Down, its geology, archaeology, social history, ecology (with important bat populations) and engineering. There are two additional open days as part of Heritage Open Days this month. 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. Free entry.

Weather on the day

Light drizzle · high 20°C, low 12°

Chance of rain 65% · Wind up to 24 km/h

Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.

Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated 30 min ago. Accuracy drops beyond a few days out.

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Frequently asked questions

September Open Days at Museum of Bath Stone takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026.

September Open Days at Museum of Bath Stone is held at Bath in Bath (Bath).

Entry to September Open Days at Museum of Bath Stone is free.

Tickets for September Open Days at Museum of Bath Stone can be booked via visitbath.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.