Landscape garden / BATH

Prior Park Landscape Garden

Follow paths through a hillside landscape of trees, water and views towards Bath, with the Palladian bridge as a focal point. Choose this for an outdoor garden visit rather than a house tour, and let the terrain set the pace.

Before you go

Plan the journey as carefully as the garden walk. There is no general visitor parking on site, and the walk up from the station is steep. Check bus options and the entrance you intend to use; the college is a separate site.

The practical details

Where to find it: Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH, on the hillside south of the centre.
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Check the garden’s opening calendar and admission or membership conditions. General visits currently do not require pre-booking, but essential access arrangements should be discussed ahead.
Access and getting around: The National Trust warns that very steep paths are generally unsuitable for wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Limited accessible parking requires advance contact. Read the access guide before deciding whether this garden suits your group.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: This is a garden walk with slopes and water, so supervise children and choose a manageable route. Allow extra time for rests; it may be a better fit for confident walkers than a tired child at the end of a city day.

Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1½–2 hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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