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 Type | Ticket Tariff |
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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 members | Free |
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 Awards Travellers' choice - 2023 2023
Opening Times
Opening - Temporarily closed (1 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024) |
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* Open seven days a week 10am-5pm with last entry at 4pm
From October weekends only 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm) until end Feb.