Royal Victoria Park Bath

The 57 acre Royal Victoria Park in Bath opened in 1830 and is located a little west of The Royal Crescent.

History

The park, funded by public subscription, is one of the earliest parks laid out in the UK, and a fine example of Victorian style.

Park entrance

Royal Victoria Park plays host to the annual Bath Spring Flower Show (Bank Holiday weekend 1-3 May) and the park also contains an interesting Botanical Gardens.

The Botanical Gardens were created in 1887 and contain a replica of a Roman Temple to Minerva which was shown at the British Empire Exhibition, held at Wembley in 1924.

Roman Temple of Minerva Replica

Park Facilities

Other facilities include a children’s play area and skateboard park, bowling greens, golf & putting greens, a lake, model boating pond, a bird aviary, allotments, tennis courts, public toilets and the Pavilion Restaurant (open yearly 8 am-5 pm) for some excellent food and drink.

In the summer, there are displays of hot air ballooning.

The wide open green spaces of the park are ideal for a picnic

Car parking can be found within the park.

Access – Getting There

Parks and Green Spaces
Royal Victoria Park Nursery
Marlborough Lane
Bath, BA1 2LZ
Tel: 01225 394041

Statue in the Great Dell

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Bath offers a range of accommodation to suit all budgets. Some recommended places to stay in Bath include the three star Holiday Inn Express Bath, the four star Hilton Bath City Hotel, and the superb, luxury five star The Gainsborough Bath Spa.

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