Bath & Bristol

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

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A wintery scene at Prior Park with frosty grass and sun low shining behind the Palladian Bridge

Opening times for 3 December 2024
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Garden Closed
Tea Cabin Closed
Please be aware that last admission to the garden is one hour before closing time.
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Limited accessible parking. Accessible toilets near visitor reception. Very steep paths generally unsuitable for wheelchairs and mobility vehicles.
Click here for the full Accessibility Guide for Prior Park Landscape Garden - AccessAble.co.uk
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
Map
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.
Parking: Please be aware that sat navs will direct to a postcode area rather than exact location. If driving, please do not use the postcode for parking. There is no parking onsite at Prior Park or at Prior Park College (not part of the National Trust) which shares the same postcode.
On foot
1. Main entrance, top end of garden - 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 0.8 miles, garden on left. 2. Lower entrance, bottom end of garden - 0.8 miles walk from rear of rail station, partly uphill: cross river, pass Widcombe shopping parade, turn right onto Prior Park Road at White Hart pub, proceed uphill 0.4 miles, turn left down Church Street, after St Thomas a Becket Church turn right onto Church Lane, garden at end. 3. 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
By bicycle - more information

Opening times for 3 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
Garden	Closed
Tea Cabin	Closed

Prices from 1 March 2024
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£11.00	£10.00
Child	£5.50	£5.00
Family	£27.50	£25.00
1 adult, 2 children	£16.50	£15.00

Path near the water at Prior Park in Bath, with overhanging branches covered in autumn leaves.

Events at Prior Park

View all our upcoming events.

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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. Please note the Tea Cabin is now by the lower entrance.

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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Christmas at Prior Park

The 12 Days of Christmas will be coming to the garden for 2024, with magical interpretations of this family-favourite carol. Explore the garden and watch it come to life, with fun activities to discover.

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 licence 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.