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Prior Park Landscape Garden

Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with one of only four Palladian bridges found in the world

Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5AH

View over the Pasture towards the Palladian Bridge at Prior Park and the city of Bath beyond.

Important notice

Please note the main phone number is currently out of service. If you need to call us, please use 01225 833422. This number is only available during opening hours and you may need to leave a message.

Planning your visit

a colourful graphic for ‘Summer of Play’ at Morden Hall Park, sponsored by Starling Bank. The poster includes the National Trust logo, a stylized sun in the top right corner, and playful illustrations of clouds and a rainbow. Two children are depicted playing; one is flying a kite, and the other is holding an ice cream cone.

Events at Prior Park 

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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.

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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.

Venue hire

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.

A young child and her mother bending down to look at flowers in the Sunken Garden in May at Castle Ward, County Down, Northern Ireland

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