Welcome to Combe Down

Combe Down is a village located in Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern edge of Bath and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Combe Down Stone Mines, which were once used to extract Bath stone.

One of the most notable features of Combe Down is its stunning architecture. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Combe Down Stone Mines, which were once used to extract Bath stone. The stone was used to build many of the iconic buildings in Bath, including the Royal Crescent and the Circus. Today, the mines are a popular tourist attraction and offer visitors the chance to explore the underground tunnels and learn about the history of the stone industry in the area.

Combe Down is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are a number of walking and cycling trails in the area, as well as several parks and nature reserves. Visitors can also enjoy a round of golf at the nearby Combe Grove Manor Golf Club, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Combe Down is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3.8°C

Feels Like: -2°C

Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Ralph Allen School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Greenhough
Claverton Down Road
Combe Down
Bath
Somerset
BA2 7AD
01225832936
School Website
Monkton Senior School
Other Independent School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Wheeler
Monkton Combe
Bath
Somerset
BA2 7HG
01225721100
School Website
Prior Park College
Other Independent School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mr Ben Horan
Ralph Allen Drive
Combe Down
Bath
Somerset
BA2 5AH
01225835353
School Website
Combe Down Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jane Gascoigne
Church Road
Combe Down
Bath
Somerset
BA2 5JQ
1225840324
School Website
Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy
Free Schools
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Phillips
Mulberry Way
Combe Down
Bath
BA2 5BU
1225696444
School Website
The Paragon School Junior School Of Prior Park College
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rosie Allen
Lyncombe House
Lyncombe Vale
Bath
Somerset
BA2 4LT
01225310837
School Website
University Of Bath
Higher Education Institutions
Head Teacher
Professor Ian White
Claverton Down
Bath
Somerset
BA2 7AY
1225826826
School Website
Beechen Cliff School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Tim Markall
Kipling Avenue
Bath
Somerset
BA2 4RE
1225480466
School Website
Widcombe Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Miss Alison Watts
Archway Street
Bath
Somerset
BA2 4JG
1225421998
School Website
Widcombe Cofe Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Wilson
Pulteney Road
Bath
Somerset
BA2 4JG
1225310139
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bath Spa
Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU
1.55 Miles
Freshford
Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ
1.97 Miles
Oldfield Park
Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS
2.46 Miles
Avoncliff
Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD
2.69 Miles
Bradford-On-Avon
St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF
3.63 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A-Class Cars
07854 989374
21 Axbridgeroad, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5PW
1.12 Miles
Star Chauffeurs
01225 833071
Springfield House, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7DL
1.48 Miles
Smart Minibuses And Taxis
01225 442200
27 Devonshire Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4SU
1.49 Miles
Abbey Taxis
01225 444444
South Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4AF
1.59 Miles
Rainbow Taxis
01225 460607
Unit 3 Bruton Avenue Garages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4QJ
1.67 Miles
Blue Car Private Hire
01225 318332
6 Lower Borough Walls, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1QR
1.71 Miles
Chauffeur Link
01225 446936
The Coach House, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6JF
1.76 Miles
Chauffeurlink
01225 840880
The Garden Lodge, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2UW
1.82 Miles
V Cars - Bath
01225 464646
36 Monmouth Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2AN
1.89 Miles
Bond Street Chauffeur Services
01225 466198
18 New Bond Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1BA
1.91 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bradford Road P.O.
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
University P.O.
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
University P.O.
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Conkwell
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bath Delivery Office
Weekday Last Collection:18:30
Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Claverton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Parade
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Parade
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Borough Walls
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wells Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stall Street
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Stall Street
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Laura Place
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsmead Square
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Freshford P.O.
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Combe Down Surgery
01225 832226
Combe Down House
The Avenue, Combe Down
Bath
BA2 5EG
University Medical Centre
01225 789100
University Medical Centre
Quarry House,North Road
Bath
BA2 7AY
Widcombe Surgery
01225 310883
Widcombe Surgery
3-4 Widcombe Parade
Widcombe
Bath
BA2 4JT
Bath Pavilion - Covid Local Vaccination Service
North Parade Road
Bath
BA2 4EU
Bath Pavilion - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
North Parade Road
Bath
BA2 4EU
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Local Stores

Combe Down
The Avenue
Combe Down
Bath
Somerset
BA2 5EH
01225 833936
Store Website
0.58 miles
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SPAR Haring Monkton Combe
SPAR
Warminster Road
Monkton Combe
Bath
BA2 7HY
01225 723627
Store Website
0.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashman Jones Vets: Widcombe
5 Widcombe Parade
Widcombe
Bath
Somerset
BA2 4JT
01225 807 510
vets@ashmanjones.co.uk
Website
1.40 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

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Bath Veterinary Group
Rosemary Lodge
Wellsway
Bath
Somerset
BA2 5RL
01225 832 521
contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk
Website
1.71 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Vets Now Bath
C/O Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital
Wellsway
Bath
Somerset
BA2 5RL
01225 282173
bathclinic@vets-now.com
Website
1.71 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Bath Veterinary Group
Oldfield Park Veterinary Surgery
4 Third Avenue
Bath
Somerset
BA2 3NY
01225 423652
contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk
Website
2.16 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Ashman Jones London Road Veterinary Clinic
22-23 Walcot Buildings
Bath
Somerset
BA1 6AD
01225 446 269
vets@ashmanjones.co.uk
Website
2.27 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Bath Veterinary Centre Ltd
1 Rivers Street Place
Julian Road
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2RS
01225 313995
r_harrison2@btconnect.com
Website
2.28 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History.
BA1 1LN
1.75 miles

The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.
Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath
Lancashire
1.78 miles

Location
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Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801.
BA2 7FQ
1.98 miles

From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.
Browns Folly
Lovely Large Woodland Walk With Plentiful Views Over The City.
14 Farleigh Rise
Monkton Farleigh
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 2QP
2.97 miles

Go To The Top Of The Steep Road (Very Steep!!) Free Car Park On Right With Barrier, Limited Spaces
Location
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The Avenue
Large Open Fields To Walk In, Takes Almost An Hour To Walk To One End And Back Again. If You Don't Mind A Little Road Walking, You Can Do A Circular Walk Which Includes The Incredible (And Dog Friendly) The Longs Arms In South Wraxall. Just Stick To The Footpath As The Farm Manager Is Fierce! There's A Few Parking Spaces On The South Wraxall End And A Few On The Monkton Farleigh End (Plus A Dog Poo Bin!) For A Few Weeks Each Year There's Cows In The Fields (Normally Late Summer)
Link Ln
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 2QN
3.13 miles

Location
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Bradford On Avon
A Lovely Walk Along The River Starting At The Tythe Barn, You Can Then Veer Off Right Where The Path Splits And Follow The Walk Through Many Open Fields To A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Then Come Back. Does Get Very Busy In The Summer Or Half Terms.
4 Pound Ln
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 1LF
3.64 miles

Parking Is Not Free And Theirs Not A Lot Of It, But If You Know The Area I'M Sure There Is Somewhere A Short Walk Away That You Park Free.
Location
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