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 artists Sally Jefferies, Shuya Cheng, Catherine Beale, and illustrator Vikki Yeates, 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 and writers 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 designing the map and brochure, the Art Trail is easy to follow. Marked with lanterns, visitors are led through the heart of this beautiful 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, such as clay throwing, raku firing, printing, and stone carving, and 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! Bus number 2, which runs from Bath Bus Station, saves a walk up the hill. Alternatively, there is some parking available around the village and limited parking at the King William pub.
You can follow them on facebook @CDArtTrail or twitter @CDArtTrail or visit their website cdarttrail.com for more information.
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 and writers 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 designing the map and brochure, the Art Trail is easy to follow. Marked with lanterns, visitors are led through the heart of this beautiful 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, such as clay throwing, raku firing, printing, and stone carving, and 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! Bus number 2, which runs from Bath Bus Station, saves a walk up the hill. Alternatively, there is some parking available around the village and limited parking at the King William pub.
You can follow them on facebook @CDArtTrail or twitter @CDArtTrail or visit their website cdarttrail.com for more information.
