National Trust - Prior Park Landscape Garden Bath

Reviews

1. Kalpana Vekaria ★★★★☆

   Beautiful place to visit for a walk with a lake and romantic bridge used in movies. It is quite steep in some areas depending where your walking. There's a small outdoor coffee shop on site. We went on new year's day so there wasn't much else open including the house. There's no parking here so please bear in mind it will be a long walk if you have to park your car somewhere up the road with steep hill to walk up and down to.

   almost 6 months ago
2. Anna K ★★★★★

   This place is absolutely beautiful. The weather that day (at least for me) was mystical, magical, and created an atmosphere that is perfectly suited to such a wondrous place. For me, the day was simply magical (frost, fog, the sun hiding somewhere behind a mysterious mist). It was my first time there, but I think any time of year is a good time to visit. There's a cafe and friendly staff at the entrance. I recommend a walk if you're traveling by train. It's a pleasant, short stroll along an atmospheric street ( also recommended stopping at Prior Park Garden on the way). I recommend National Trust membership—there are so many beautiful places to visit.

   almost 6 months ago
3. Carly Haddock ★★★★★

   Beautiful place went to see the caves, you have to go off track to get to them. And climb up rocks but it was worth it. Toilets in the car park 20p to use them A coffee van for hot and cold drinks Some of it is pushchair friendly depending on how far you want to walk. Apart from if you go off track,( to the caves, turn left after the stepping stones and walk along the river) there is some hills and steps

   almost 8 months ago

1. Scott ★★★★★

   A beautiful spot to tour and relax in Bath. The entrance is an easy bus ride or an uphill walk. Staff and volunteers are friendly and informative. I went at opening time and had the place mostly to myself for a bit and it never became crowded. The walk around the park is nice and worth doing, but not a must-do. My favorite part was sitting in on the reclining chairs reading and enjoying the view and the birds.

   almost 10 months ago
2. Melly Kennedy ★★★★★

   Fabulous walk through the park with views over Bath the lake and bridge. Pretty woodland with snowdrops in bloom. We stopped for a coffee and cream tea at the cafe. Coffee was lovely scones bit hard £6.55 for a cream tea. There are a number of benches by cafe, plus lots of benches all around the park. I would definitely like to visit again when there are leaves on the trees and summer flowers in bloom. The park is dog friendly, there is a woodland play area for children. Some areas are steep and nt suitable for pushchairs or people with mobility issues. There are toilets if needed. However ; there is no parking here (except disabled spaces which are limited) so planning is needed as parking is quite a distance away.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Robert Bull ★★★☆☆

   I visited this area today, it's Autumn and I have to say it was not as I expected. The buildings in the pictures stand grand over this park. They are impressive from a distance. Staff from the national trust I met were very polite and helpful The valley rolls down to the lakes with an ornate bridge. The bridge is beautiful against the landscape and lakes. The paths down wind through the trees and shrubs. The Pasteur down the valley is grassland, so it gives a clear view to the bridge, lakes and Bath. It's beautiful in its own way. It's not breathtaking. The paths reaching across the skyline walk are more breathtaking as to seeing over Bath. There accessibility is difficult as the paths are not very easy and some fairly steep. In some areas not suitable for prams. Limited viewing/ access for people in wheelchairs and disabled/ medical conditions. Playground was closed, even that was really lacking. No real play area for children. Just wooden shapes. Other areas I have visited have wonderful play areas. Space maybe a problem and steepness of site. This can be overcome with careful consideration for the landscape. Cafe, yes that was there and limited seating. Relaxing area with water cascading down to one side of this area. Seating in varied areas across site. I love the countryside, I believe it's great to have so many areas to visit. This area needs more for the family in my opinion. Parking is almost non existent. Enjoy the photos and please enjoy are wonderful heritage.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Conor ★★★★★

   Beautiful walks in the grounds hard to imagine it is only a mile or two away from Bath city center some great views over bath from the top by the school. The guy who designed these grounds did so perfectly. Well sign posted not to get lost on the loop. Outdoor cafe so that you can have a coffee to recharge.

   almost 4 years ago
2. Adam Turner ★★★★☆

   A scenic hidden gem in the heart of Bath, Prior Park has lots to offer for all ages. Parking can be tricky. You can either park in the centre of Bath and walk up the hill towards the Nation Trust site, or you can park at the top on a side street and journey down to the entrance. As per most National Trust locations, you'll be greeted by a friendly staff member that can guide you to the points of interest. I would recommend visiting during the weekday to avoid masses of people should you wish to get the desired photos of the location. The pathway down to the iconic bridge is steep and at times narrow. It can be tricky pushing a wheelchair or push chair down this slope so be advised. Depending on when you are visiting, you'll be gazing upon the bridge with some construction work in the background. If you angle your camera right, you'll be able to avoid catching the machinery in your shot. Climbing back up to the top of the park can either be done via the meadows, or back up the sloped trail, depending on the weather conditions and your footwear. At the top, you can take a break at the café on site or continue on to the viewing point, showcasing breathtaking views of Bath City Centre and the surrounding cliffs. Overall, this location has plenty to offer, once the renovation of the woodland surrounding had been completed it will truly be a thing of beauty. AT.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Jim Broom ★★★★★

   Very friendly welcome and greeting on arrival. Lovely walk around the hillside garden. On the day of my visit it was extremely quiet which I loved as I wandered around. The gardens has various view points for photo opportunities which was helpful. There is a small ‘tea shed’ selling refreshments on the upper level of the garden. However, this NT property has no gift shop. I believe that visitors need to be physically able to negotiate the steep paths. The Palladian Bridge is fabulous but is missing the water reflecting its grand splendour as the middle lake has been drained to assist with essential repairs. Please be aware there is no visitor car park, access is on foot from up or down Ralph Allen Drive or by bus

   almost 4 years ago

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