Parade Gardens in Bath

Parade Gardens in Bath, close to the Empire Hotel, the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, are a Grade II listed park.

They lie on the west bank of the River Avon across from Bath rugby club’s the Recreation Ground, just south of Pulteney Bridge and Pulteney Weir.

The gardens cover two-and-a-half acres and the bandstand hosts musical performances in the summer. There is a small cafe within the gardens.

The lawns are a pleasant place to relax in a deck chair

History

The gardens were originally known as St James’s Park and were laid out in 1709. Before that the land was owned by Bath Abbey. Indeed, stone remains of the so-called ‘Monks Mill’ still exist in the gardens.

There are some lovely lawns to enjoy along with several exceptional bedding displays of flowers and plants. In addition, visitors can enjoy fine views of Pulteney Bridge and Pulteney Weir.

There are statues of a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Maria Anna Mozart, his beloved older sister at the northern end.

Other fine parks in Bath include Royal Victoria Park, Sydney Gardens and also Henrietta Park.

The land near the river once belonged to Bath Abbey

Access – Getting There

Grand Parade, Bath BA2 4DF
Tel: 01225 394 041

Opening times: summer 10 am – 6 pm; winter 10 am – 3 pm. There is a small admission charge for visitors (2.50 GBP in 2024); free entry for those with a Discovery Card, residents of B&NES (with proof of address), the under fives and also Bath students with ID.

There is a small charge for visitors to enter

Accommodation in Bath

Bath offers a range of accommodations 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 also the superb, luxury five-star The Gainsborough Bath Spa.

Closer to the park are both the Hotel Indigo Bath and Eight at 3 North Parade Passage.

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