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Bath Parks, Bath Gardens and Bath Arboretums (Bath, England)



Bath can really boast about its wide variety of parks, ranging from the largest to the smallest parks. You would never imagine that the city of Bath would have so much green and open space throughout.

Many areas of Bath have at least one park, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a central square with benches, or a huge park covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in Bath, providing a calming and tranquil oasis, right in the heart of hectic Bath city life.





Bath Gardens: Alexandra Park - Shakespeare Avenue, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA2 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
Bath's Alexandra Park is situated just off Bear Flat, at the top of Shakespeare Avenue. This Bath park is situated at the top of a steep hill and offers some of the best panoramic views across Bath, which are simply spectacular. Other attractions include pathways, seating areas, a playground for children and large open areas of grass.
Gardens open: daily - until sunset

Bath Gardens: Prior Park Landscape Gardens - Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA2 5AH, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 833422
The National Trust's Prior Park Landscape Gardens are situated in the outskirts of Bath and were created in the 18th century by local entrepreneur Ralph Allen, with advice from Capability Brown and the poet Alexander Pope. Set in a sweeping valley with magnificent views of the city of Bath, the Prior Park Landscape Gardens have many interesting attractions, including the Palladian Bridge, three large lakes and many specimen plants. The gardens are easily reached using Bath's bus network and regular buses are available from the station in Southgate, central Bath.
Gardens open: February to November, daily except Tuesday (February to April and October to November - 12:00 to 17:30, May to September - 11:00 to 17:30), December to January, Friday to Sunday - 12:00 to 17:30
Gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children

Bath Gardens: Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park - North side of Victoria Park, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
The Botanical gardens in Bath are located in the famous Victoria Park, on the north side of the park. Created more than 100 years ago and covering over nine acres, Bath's Botanic Gardens are close to the centre of Bath and are home to many spectacular plants, trees and shrubs, including many unusual specimens. Highlights at the gardens include large Japanese maples, a replica of a grand Roman Temple, a scented walk, mature roses and an impressive herbaceous border. The Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park are perhaps best known for having the largest collection of plants growing on limestone in the West Country.

Bath Gardens: Georgian Garden - Behind The Circus, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
The interesting Georgian Garden in the centre of Bath is close to Victoria Park and successfully recreates a typical 18th-century back garden in Bath. Created around 20 years ago, the formal Georgian Garden is fairly small and well designed, with many traditional and authentic varieties and plants and flowers.
Gardens open: May to October, Monday to Friday - early morning until sunset

Bath Gardens: Hedgemead Park - Lansdown Road, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
Located in the centre of Bath, Hedgemead Park is in the Camden / Walcot district of Bath and is set on a steep hillside. The park has been developed since the late 19th century, when more than 100 houses collapsed in a large landslide on this site. Highlights at the park include many seating areas, open areas of grass, a good playground area for children, colourful flower islands, rose borders, large trees and an attractive bandstand.

Bath Gardens: Henrietta Park - Henrietta Road, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA2 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
The wonderful Henrietta Park is one of Bath's most loved parks and covers around seven acres. With many huge trees, shrubs and large areas of flowers, the gardens were created in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Highlights include the tranquil Memorial Garden, which has a large pond filled with goldfish and surrounded by benches, Braille labels for the blind, and pergolas covered with climbing roses and wisteria.

Bath Gardens: Parade Gardens - Orange Grove, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
The Parade Gardens are situated close to the weir and river, in the heart of Bath. These central gardens are a popular spot for tourists visiting Bath and provide the perfect place for a picnic. Attractions at Bath's Parade Gardens include colorful flowerbeds, large trees, areas of open grass, views of the river, pathways, benches, regular children's activities, and a bandstand with concerts on Sundays.
Gardens admission: charge during the summer months

Bath Gardens: Linear Park - Bath, North East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
Linear Park is situated in the centre of Bath and runs through the main area of the city, following the route of a disused railway line. The park has many attractions for tourists and visitors, including areas filled with flowers, long pathways ideal for jogging, a number of native plants and much wildlife.

Bath Gardens: Sydney Gardens - Bathwick, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA2 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
Sydney Gardens are situated behind the Holburne Museum of Art in Bathwick, close to the heart of Bath. Full of wildlife, including numerous grey squirrels, highlights of the park and gardens include colourful flower beds, gazebos, benches, pathways, access to Bath's canal, a play area for young children and many enormous trees.

Bath Gardens: Peto Garden at Iford Manor - Off the A36, 7 miles South-East of Bath, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1NB
England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 863146
Iford Manor and gardens are situated 8 km / 5 miles south of Bath and lie in a hidden combe next to the River Frome. The stunning gardens at Iford Manor were designed and landscaped by Harold Peto when he owned the estate more than 100 years ago. Attractions include an impressive Italian garden with terrace area, a Japanese garden with pond and lanterns, large trees and specimen plants, and each summer the gardens become the venue for intimate musical performances, recitals and operas in the cloisters building. Much of the gardens are on a fairly steep hillside and therefore access by wheelchair to some areas of the gardens can prove difficult.
Gardens open: April and October - Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00, May to September, Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00
Gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children (children are only admitted in the gardens on weekdays)

Bath Gardens: Alice Park - Gloucester Road, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
With picnic tables, a playground area for children, including a large sand-pit, swings, climbing frame and spiral slide, and a café that is open at the weekend during the summer, Bath's Alice Park is a popular spot for families in the Bath area. Situated on the outskirts of Bath, Alice Park also features a wildlife pond and many large trees to shelter under on sunny days.

Bath Gardens: Bath Maze - Beazer Gardens, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA2 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
The Bath Maze is situated close to the steps on Pulteney Bridge and is a popular attraction for children. Constructed from paving stones, the maze is next to the weir, in Beazer Gardens, and is a peaceful spot to relax in Bath, with plenty of benches nearby the river.

Other parks and gardens nearby Bath include:

• Ashton Court - Long Ashton, Near Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, BS18 9JN, England
  (gardens distance: 27 km / 17 miles from Bath)
• Barrington Court Garden (National Trust) - Barrington, near Ilminster, TA19 0NQ, England
  (gardens distance: 71 km / 44 miles from Bath)
• Bowood House and Gardens - Bowood, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ, England
  (gardens distance: 30 km / 19 miles from Bath)
• Broadleas Gardens - Salisbury Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5JQ, England
  (gardens distance: 34 km / 21 miles from Bath)
• Brokerswood Country Park - Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4EH, England
  (gardens distance: 29 km / 18 miles from Bath)
• The Chalice Well and Gardens - Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DD, England
  (gardens distance: 44 km / 27 miles from Bath)
• Clevedon Court (National Trust) - Tickenham Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6QU, England
  (gardens distance: 61 km / 38 miles from Bath)
• Forde Abbey and Gardens - Chard, Somerset, TA20 4LU, England
  (gardens distance: 84 km / 52 miles from Bath)
• Leigh Woods (National Trust) - Valley Road, Bristol, BS8 3PZ, England
  (gardens distance: 26 km / 16 miles from Bath)
• Montacute House and Gardens - Montacute, TA15 6XP, England
  (gardens distance: 61 km / 38 miles from Bath)
• Painswick Rococo Garden - Painswick, Gloucestershire, GL6 6TH, England
  (gardens distance: 54 km / 33 miles from Bath)
• Portishead Lake Grounds - Esplanade Road and Lake Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7HD, England
  (gardens distance: 54 km / 33 miles from Bath)
• Tintinhull Garden (National Trust) - Farm Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9PZ, England
  (gardens distance: 72 km / 44 miles from Bath)
• University of Bristol Botanic Gardens - Bracken Hill, North Road, Bristol, BS8 3PF, England
  (gardens distance: 28 km / 17 miles from Bath)

Visit World Guides to Bristol for further information about Bristol Parks and Gardens.

 
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