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Prior Park was created by 18th-century entrepreneur Ralph Allen
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Look out for 18th-century graffiti scratched on the Palladian bridge
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Looking out from the Palladian bridge over the landscape garden
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden
One of only four Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior Park, which was created in the 18th century by local entrepreneur Ralph Allen, with advice from 'Capability' Brown and the poet Alexander Pope.
The garden is set in a sweeping valley where visitors can enjoy magnificent views of Bath. Restoration of the 'Wilderness' has reinstated the Serpentine Lake, Cascade and Cabinet.
A five-minute walk leads to the Bath Skyline, a six-mile circular route encompassing beautiful woodlands and meadows, an Iron Age hill fort, Roman settlements, 18th-century follies and spectacular views.
Don't miss
- A green tourism site with disabled parking only
- Beautiful and intimate 18th-century garden
- Fabulous views of the city of Bath
- Serpentine Lake and cascade
- One of only four Palladian bridges in the world
- Free family activity packs
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