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Monkton Combe

Parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England

Coordinates:51.358, -2.325
OS grid ref:ST 77 62
Dialling code: 01225 (Bath)
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Monkton Combe is a small village and parish a couple of miles south of Bath, tucked into the steep, wooded valley carved by the Cam Brook. Sitting within Bath and North East Somerset, its name reflects medieval links with the monks of Bath Abbey and the settlement still shows a mix of mellow stone cottages, Victorian school buildings and traces of former quarrying and rural industry in the surrounding hillside.

Life is largely residential and commuter-oriented, with many residents working in Bath or Bristol, but the community is enlivened by the presence of the independent Monkton Combe School, local clubs, the village hall and a country pub. The parish is popular with walkers and cyclists for its footpaths and views over the Avon valley, giving it a quietly attractive balance of historic character and outdoor recreation.

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Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 17.1 miles27.5 km
  • Cardiff Airport 44 miles70.8 km
  • Freshford Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
  • Bath Spa Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km

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Schools in Monkton Combe

  • Monkton Combe School Independent - all ages

Local points of interest

  • Roman Baths Historic site 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 2.5 miles4 km
  • Jane Austen Centre Museum 2.5 miles4 km
  • Fashion Museum Museum 2.6 miles4.1 km
  • Twerton Park Stadium 3.4 miles5.4 km
  • Bath Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles8.9 km
  • Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 6.7 miles10.7 km
  • Hartham Country house 8.2 miles13.2 km
  • Dyrham Park Historic site 8.7 miles14 km
  • Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 11.9 miles19.1 km
  • Longleat Country house 12 miles19.3 km
  • Loxwell Abbey Historic site 12 miles19.4 km