A burial ground in Combe Down that was in use during the 19th and early 20th centuries will be opened to the public on Sunday 18th July.
Photo courtesy of Friends of Bath Jewish Burial Ground
The site in Combe Down was in use as the resting place of Bath’s Jewish community between 1812 and 1941.
It is not normally accessible but the voluntary group that look after the site organise several Open Days during the summer months. The next openings are planned for 18th July and 12th September.
The site will be open from 11am to 4pm.
In recent weeks, work has been carried out by specialist craftsmen to restore the Caretakers Cottage located at the entrance of the site. It is hoped that the work in progress will be viewable on the day.
Admittance to the open day is free. Assistance dogs only are permitted. Volunteers have said that wheelchair and buggy access is difficult as there are steps and some uneven ground.
The burial ground is located at 1 Greendown Lane, Combe Down, BA2 5DD (next to the roundabout at the entrance to the Mulberry Park estate).
Free parking is available on Bradford Road near the Forester and Flower pub.
