Life and Lodging on Abbey Green: Elton House Open Days
2 Abbey Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1NN
A rare chance to see inside Elton House, which is normally let for holidays by the Landmark Trust. Following recent upgrade works in 2025, this favourite Landmark will be open to the public on the weekend of Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 September, 10am-4pm.
Elton House is a historic building in Bath, originally built around 1700 and later expanded by Elizabeth and Jacob Elton. It was created to house wealthy visitors who came to Bath to take the waters. By 1750, it had become a grand building with several floors, beautiful staircases, and fine woodwork to accommodate the affluent Georgians. Over time, the fashionable crowd moved further up the hill, and part of the ground floor became a shop, while the rest of the house stayed the same.
Information on the building's history and our knowledgeable staff will be on hand.
BSL Guided Tour, Saturday 19 September at 10.15 with 'BSL Explore'
Celebrate Heritage Open Days with a dedicated BSL tour of Elton House. Led in British Sign Language, this unique tour offers an opportunity to uncover the rich history and character of one of the area's most interesting historic buildings. The tour will last approximately 40 minutes. Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance.
This tour will be delivered in British Sign Language (BSL) and has been created specifically for BSL users. Please only book a place if this tour is intended for you.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10am-4pm, BSL (British Sign Language) tour, 10.15-10.55am
- Sunday 20 September:
- 10am-4pm
Location & directions
2 Abbey Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1NN
- Directions:
- Elton House is on Abbey Green, look out for the pink Heritage Open Days banner.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking preferred via the Landmark Trust website for general entry to Elton House Open Days. Pre-booking is essential for the BSL (British Sign Language) tour on Saturday 19 September.
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/news-and-events/opendays/elton-house-open-days-2026/
Accessibility details
There are 4 steps to the front door. Inside the accommodation is laid out over 4 floors, including a paved garden at the rear.
