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View of the Palladian Bridge from above at Prior Park, Somerset
The Palladian Bridge at Prior Park | © National Trust Images/Dawn Biggs

Gardens and parks in Bath and Bristol

Escape the city for days filled with walks and far-reaching views at the gardens and parks we care for around Bath and Bristol.

Top gardens near Bath and Bristol

View of parterre garden from above
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Things to do in the garden and parkland at Dyrham Park 

Dyrham Park’s 17th-century inspired West Garden, ponds perry orchard and 270 acres of parkland are filled with seasonal interest and great places to spot nature.

Visitors in the Rose Garden at Tyntesfield, Bristol
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Things to do in the garden at Tyntesfield 

The garden at Tyntesfield is an ever-changing landscape, home to beautiful borders, ancient trees and tasty produce that's used daily in the Cow Barn restaurant.

Sham Bridge covered in snow at Prior Park
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Explore the garden at Prior Park 

There are all sorts of architecture and wildlife to be discovered at Prior Park, from bridges to a restored Edwardian summerhouse and kingfishers around the lakes.

A colourful display of flowers with the manor behind.
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Things to see in the garden at Avebury Manor 

The garden is arranged as a series of 'rooms', each with an individual character. The garden is open all year so you can explore every season. With herbaceous borders, topiary and an orchard, it’s an ideal place to relax.

An adult and child walk in the Lacock woodland. They are both wearing winter hats and coats and are looking at the trees.
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Visiting the garden at Lacock Abbey 

Lacock Abbey's peaceful garden is a place to relax. Discover the Botanic Garden, greenhouse, orchard and woodland along with the sounds of nature at this green natural setting.

Long-distance view of the house at Newark Park in surrounded by trees
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Things to do in Newark Park's garden and estate 

The garden and parkland are an ideal place to get outdoors in nature. The area also provides the diverse habitat for a variety of creatures and birdlife.

Parkland near Bath and Bristol

Discover other places to explore and get outside in the fresh air.

Long-distance view of the house at Newark Park in surrounded by trees
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Things to do in Newark Park's garden and estate 

The garden and parkland are an ideal place to get outdoors in nature. The area also provides the diverse habitat for a variety of creatures and birdlife.

Visitors walking in the parkland in summer at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire
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Walks at Dyrham Park 

The 270-acre parkland at Dyrham is a great place to explore the outdoors and enjoy a walk, whatever the time of year.

Visitors walking through Truckle Wood, Tyntesfield
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Exploring the estate at Tyntesfield 

Enjoy panoramic countryside views, vast woodland, heritage trees and rolling parkland on the Tyntesfield estate – a diverse area that contrasts designed landscape with wild areas.

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The conservatory and pond outside at the Courts Garden, Wiltshire
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Things to see and do in the garden at the Courts 

Things to see at the Courts Garden in Holt, Wiltshire. Once the site of a hive of industrial activity, now a relaxed Arts and Crafts style garden with creative garden rooms, ponds and an arboretum to explore.

Tyntesfield House in Spring

Places to visit in Bath and Bristol

Magnificent houses, peaceful gardens, wooded trails and little-known treasures. See what the area around Bath and Bristol has to offer.