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Prior Park Landscape Garden

The National Trust, Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, North East Somerset, BA2 5AH

Type:National Trust Property

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A view over the middle lake towards the Palladian Bridge on a sunny spring day.

About

Prior Park Landscape Garden is a beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with stunning views across the city.

One of only four Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior Park, which was created in the 18th century by local entrepreneur Ralph Allen, with advice from 'Capability' Brown and the poet Alexander Pope.

The historic dams at Prior Park have recently undergone a major restoration. Built in the mid-1700s, both time and the destructive American signal crayfish took their toll on these structures and the dams needed major and expert attention.

With the construction phase of the project now complete, visitors can once again enjoy reflections of the Palladian Bridge in the middle lake, which has been empty since 2017. During the project the dams were strengthened, the lakes refilled, paths reinstated, and a small cascade is working once again – a long-lost original feature.

In the autumn the final phase of the project will get underway as over 4,000 shrubs are planted.

During school holidays there are activities in the garden for families. The Tea Shed is open for refreshments each weekend and on selected days during the school holidays – please check the website for up to date information.

Set in a sweeping valley above Bath, visitors can enjoy magnificent views and are a stone's throw away from the Bath Skyline walk - a six-mile circular route encompassing beautiful woodlands and meadows, an Iron Age hill fort, Roman settlements, 18th-century follies and spectacular views.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£8.20 per ticket
Child£4.10 per ticket
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)£20.50 per ticket
Groups (12+ people)£6.90 per ticket
National Trust membersFree

Prices are inclusive of Gift Aid.

National Trust members and Under 5’s Free.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Dogs-Accepted - Dogs allowed on a short lead all year
  • Open All Year
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 1 - 1.5 hours
  • Families
  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Show Facilities

Awards

  • TripAdvisor AwardsTravellers' choice - 2023 Travellers' choice - 2023 2023

Opening Times

Opening - Temporarily closed (1 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024)

* Open seven days a week 10am-5pm with last entry at 4pm

From October weekends only 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm) until end Feb.


Events

Monday, 21st October 2024 - Monday, 21st October 2024

Wednesday, 23rd October 2024 - Wednesday, 23rd October 2024

Prior Park - Copyright National TrustGardeners seasonal garden walk at Prior ParkEnjoy a guided walk from the gardeners at Prior Park, and see what's growing in the garden this autumn.
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Saturday, 26th October 2024 - Sunday, 3rd November 2024

Copyright National TrustOctober half-term spider trail at Prior ParkThis October half term, children can follow a spider trail around Prior Park.
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Saturday, 30th November 2024 - Sunday, 1st December 2024

Saturday, 7th December 2024 - Sunday, 8th December 2024

Saturday, 14th December 2024 - Sunday, 15th December 2024

Saturday, 21st December 2024 - Monday, 23rd December 2024

Thursday, 26th December 2024 - Sunday, 5th January 2025

Copyright National Trust / Dawn Biggs12 Days of Christmas at Prior ParkExplore the garden and watch as the 12 Days of Christmas comes to life.
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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
  Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
   

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information on how to get here using public transport, visit TravelWest.info
   Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
  

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Map and Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
  Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
   

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information on how to get here using public transport, visit TravelWest.info
   Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
  

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