Museums · South West England
Museum of Bath Stone
In or near Limpley Stoke.
Museum of Bath Stone — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 2.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of Bath Stone is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Bath Stone focuses on the history and significance of Bath Stone, showcasing real-life stories of individuals involved in its extraction and use. Visitors can explore the archaeology of the mines and learn about the geological aspects of the stone.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of Bath Stone is located in South-East England, postcode BA2. This museum focuses on the history and significance of Bath stone, a distinctive local limestone used in many of the city's notable buildings.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3587, -2.3499
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 5HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Phone
- +44 1225 837 439
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Su 10:00-16:00; Mo 10:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.museumofbathstone.org
Sources
- osm: way/636269892 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Bath Stone?
- Museum of Bath Stone is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 5HZ), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Museum of Bath Stone?
- Museum of Bath Stone — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Bath Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 2.1 km away. The nearest town is Limpley Stoke. Drivers can use postcode BA2 5HZ.
- Is Museum of Bath Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Museum of Bath Stone is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Museum of Bath Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 5HZ.