Roundhill Barn, Kelston

25/06/2025

Two terrific gigs coming up at Roundhill Barn 11 and 12 July:

11 July Three Cane Whale - https://www.threecanewhale.com - described as "one of the finest, most interesting, most innovative folk bands around" by Bristol 24/7, were the first band to play Roundhill Barn, they perfectly embody the spirit of the place, and they're back with a new album. Catering profits go to Merigwet primary school in Laikipia county, Kenya. Details and tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kelstonrecordslimited/1667817

12 July the sensational Fairfield House Ethio Jazz Project plays. Musical director Ross Hughes has added the exceptional talents of Adrian Utley and Will Gregory to what was already a storming lineup. This will be a memorable West Country tribute to our most famous local resident HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I, recorded live as a benefit for House, Home of HIM Emperor Haile Selassie. Ethiopian feast available on the night.
Details and tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kelstonrecordslimited/1737614

27/05/2025

We’ve hosted three funerals now at Roundhill Barn. It’s just transformative; entirely different from the usual offerings. The remoteness and sense of peace and open ended time create a special atmosphere for intense memorial events. We’ve worked it all through with Filippa at BathFuneralDirectors in Twerton; she’s now ready to offer funerals here. We’d welcome others.

As it happens, Roundhill Barn is configured and laid out very much like an English church. The coffin can enter the main entrance on the south side, and be carried off towards the setting sun in the west, entirely in the ancient tradition. The interior of the barn has the feeling of a secular chapel, without any religious or municipal clutter.

We’re happy to work with any other sympathetic, contemporary local independent funeral directors who put the bereaved customer first and are flexible enough to offer them what they want at an affordable price. We won’t have anything to do with that culture of “upselling on instructions from head office” which seems to prevail in the mainstream funeral services duopoly (insiders know what we’re talking about).

Take your time. Save your money. Do it right. Funerals are important.

We’ve done three funerals now at Roundhill Barn. It’s just transformative; entirely different from the usual offerings. The remoteness and sense of peace and open ended time create a sp…

09/06/2024

After the party...Roundhill Barn and Kelston Roundhill. Ready to welcome your next important and memorable events: school visits, strategic "deep dive" workshops, memorials, naming ceremonies, faith and cultural retreats.

And as Elvis Costello sang it: what a good year for the roses. Hedgerows looking fabulous. And some orchids are out.

28/05/2024

If you're enjoying Kelston Roundhill, including using it for memorable occasions please remember to "leave no trace".
As well as litter, BBQ's, fire damage etc that includes ashes, non-biodegradable memorials etc. New blog post https://kelstonroundhill.com/2024/05/27/leave-no-trace-applies-to-ashes-and-memorials/

PS if you left a stone or brass plaque and wish to retrieve it please contact us via the web site.

It’s May and it’s beautiful. People are getting engaged on Kelston Roundhill, celebrating marriages in Roundhill Barn, and also remembering bereavement. These are important occasions th…