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Prior Park

Walk

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Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Valley, Lakeside

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching

Summer mornings

Photo: Stephen Richards via Geograph.org.uk

Prior Park is a Georgian landscape garden on the hillside above Bath, laid out in a steep valley with sweeping views down over the city, cared for by the National Trust. Winding paths lead past a chain of lakes with a cascade, a Gothic temple, a grotto and an ice house, but the centrepiece is the Pa...

10

Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

3 day, 7 overnight

La Perla​, Sotto Sotto​, The Courtyard Café​

Harington's Boutique Hotel, Gorgeous Country Cottage, Bath YMCA Hostel

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Prior Park?
Bath houses this beautiful valley garden just south of the main city centre. Walking paths lead directly from the surrounding Combe Down area into the grounds.

What type of place is Prior Park?
Prior Park is an 1095 eighteenth-century landscape garden and valley walk in Somerset.

When is the best time to visit Prior Park?
Summer mornings offer the finest conditions for exploring when the sunlight catches the lower lakes perfectly. Crisp autumn days also bring lovely colours across the wooded slopes.

What can you do at Prior Park?
Strolling along the gravelled trails allows you to cross the rare Palladian Bridge and spot local waterfowl. Photography enthusiasts frequently capture the sweeping views of the city skyline from the higher paths.

How long should I spend at Prior Park?
Allowing roughly two hours provides plenty of time to discover the grotto and historic ice house. Serious walkers often combine the estate trails with the longer skyline loop nearby.

Where do I park at Prior Park?
Spaces for ten vehicles exist in the immediate area, offering a mix of three day and seven overnight spots 1095\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Prior Park?
La Perla, Sotto Sotto, and The Courtyard Café provide three spots for a meal in the vicinity 1095\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Prior Park?
Harington's Boutique Hotel, Gorgeous Country Cottage, and Bath YMCA Hostel offer three places to book close by 1095\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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