About the Combe Down Art Trail
Headed up by artist Jeni Wood in 2017 and run by a dedicated team of volunteers that this year includes illustrator Vikki Yeates, and artists Sally Jefferies, Shuya Cheng, and Catherine Beale, the Combe Down Art Trail is the latest venue to join the Bath Open Studios.
Located on the southern slopes of Bath, Combe Down is at the top of historic Prior Park Road - the road belonging to Ralph Allen that once ferried Combe Down's iconic honey-coloured stone into the city, used to build the Bath we know and love today. The historically important village has an entrance to the Two Tunnels cycleway, as well as housing the rare horseshoe bat
It’s perhaps not surprising that picturesque Combe Down is also lucky to have so many emerging and established artists willing to open their studio doors. From jewellers to painters, print-makers to photographers, sculptors to ceramicists, there’s something to suit every taste.
With the website regularly updated by artist Ele Nash, and graphic designer Steve Wells creating the map and brochure, the Art Trail is easy to follow. Marked with red lanterns, visitors are led through the heart of this beautiful and historic village into artists’ homes and studios as well as to local landmarks, such as The Museum of Bath Stone. There are exciting workshops and live demonstrations that take place, which in previous years has included: clay throwing, raku firing, printing, animation workshops, music workshops, and stone carving, Many artists have their sketchbooks available for you to get an insight into their process.
The Art Trail runs over the second weekend in September giving visitors an alternative time of year to enjoy the arts on offer – especially in that lead up to the festive season!
You can reach Combe Down via both the Number 2 and Number 3 bus, which run regularly from Bath Bus Station. Alternatively, there will be some parking available around the village and limited parking at the King William pub. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque-book as only some of the artists have mobile banking. The nearest cashpoint is at the local Co-Op.
You can follow the Combe Down Art Trail @CDArtTrail on facebook and twitter.
Located on the southern slopes of Bath, Combe Down is at the top of historic Prior Park Road - the road belonging to Ralph Allen that once ferried Combe Down's iconic honey-coloured stone into the city, used to build the Bath we know and love today. The historically important village has an entrance to the Two Tunnels cycleway, as well as housing the rare horseshoe bat
It’s perhaps not surprising that picturesque Combe Down is also lucky to have so many emerging and established artists willing to open their studio doors. From jewellers to painters, print-makers to photographers, sculptors to ceramicists, there’s something to suit every taste.
With the website regularly updated by artist Ele Nash, and graphic designer Steve Wells creating the map and brochure, the Art Trail is easy to follow. Marked with red lanterns, visitors are led through the heart of this beautiful and historic village into artists’ homes and studios as well as to local landmarks, such as The Museum of Bath Stone. There are exciting workshops and live demonstrations that take place, which in previous years has included: clay throwing, raku firing, printing, animation workshops, music workshops, and stone carving, Many artists have their sketchbooks available for you to get an insight into their process.
The Art Trail runs over the second weekend in September giving visitors an alternative time of year to enjoy the arts on offer – especially in that lead up to the festive season!
You can reach Combe Down via both the Number 2 and Number 3 bus, which run regularly from Bath Bus Station. Alternatively, there will be some parking available around the village and limited parking at the King William pub. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque-book as only some of the artists have mobile banking. The nearest cashpoint is at the local Co-Op.
You can follow the Combe Down Art Trail @CDArtTrail on facebook and twitter.
