Bath & Bristol

Prior Park Landscape Garden

Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath - reflections restored following a major restoration of the historic dams

Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5AH

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Palladian Bridge decorated with wreaths and garland reflected in the lake at Prior Park, Bath

Limited accessible parking. Accessible toilets near visitor reception. Very steep paths generally unsuitable for wheelchairs and mobility vehicles.
Property access statement
Accessible toilet
Level access to food outlet
Designated parking
Limited accessible parking available, please call 01225 833422 to pre-book.
Seating available
Seats can be found dotted around the garden.
Drop-off point
Steps/uneven terrain
Induction loop
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Directions via Google Maps
By road
No onsite parking - use the park and rides or city centre parking. Limited accessible parking is available, call 01225 833422 to check availability before you visit.
On foot
1 mile uphill (very steep) walk from rear of railway station: cross river, pass Widcombe shopping parade, turn right onto Prior Park Road at White Hart pub, proceed uphill, garden on left. Kennet & Avon Canal path ¾ mile
By train
Bath Spa 1 mile
By bus
Buses run regularly from the city centre. Catch the no. 2 bus (FirstGroup bus company) from stop BK on Dorchester Street. The bus runs every 30 minutes Mon – Sun. Alight the bus just in front of the Prior Park Landscape Garden entrance gate. You can also catch the red City Sightseeing bus (Skyline route) from various locations in the city centre: Manvers St, Terrace Walk, North Parade and Great Pulteney St. Alight at Stop Q - Prior Park.
By bicycle
NCN4, ¾ mile
Cycle route information

Opening times for 3 December 2023
Asset	Opening time
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Tea Shed	10:30 - 15:00

Prices from 1 March 2023
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£9.90	£9.00
Child	£5.00	£4.50
Family	£24.80	£22.50
1 adult, 2 children	£14.90	£13.50

A couple on the bridge at Prior Park with dried flowers behind them.

Photography and proposals

There are some great pictures to be had in the garden and the iconic Palladian Bridge is a popular destination for proposal and wedding photoshoots. Photoshoots must be booked in advance and all commercial photographers must hold a Prior Park license to take pictures in the garden. Prior Park isn’t licensed for ceremonies. By booking your photoshoot at Prior Park you’re helping us to look after this special place for future generations. For more information, please send us an email.

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Plan your walk around Prior Park

The map details the areas of the garden and the paths you can take whilst walking round. There's a small part of the garden in the Pasture marked in grey on the map which we ask visitors to not walk whilst the grass regrows following the dams project.

A dog stopped on the path by the Serpentine Lake, owners bending over to their bags

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Visiting Prior Park with your dog

Take a stroll around Prior Park Landscape Garden which is a one pawprint rated place. Discover spectacular views of the city of Bath and cross the Palladian Bridge to catch your reflection in the lakes. Find out more to help you enjoy your visit.