Bath City Parade Gardens

Tuesday 24th June 25 The Parade Gardens is a grade II listed park in Bath, Somerset, England. The gardens are situated to the south of the Empire Hotel, Bath and 250 yards to the east of Bath Abbey. Originally known as St James’s Park, it was laid out in 1709 to accompany Assembly Rooms for Spa visitors, which were built by Thomas Harrison and conceived by Beau Nash. With the construction of the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution in 1824 on the site of the former assembly rooms, the gardens became known as the Institution Gardens. Bath was busy with many foreign visitors of all nationalities. I found that the prices in the shops were very high. However, I recommend a visit. There are many car parks at reasonable prices. Toilets in the park, 20p.

I had an amazing time at Parade Gardens in Bath! The entry was completely free, and the views were absolutely stunning. The park is filled with an array of cool sculptures and statues that make the whole place even more interesting. The scenery around the gardens, coupled with the beautiful architecture of Bath, really takes your breath away. Plus, it’s incredibly clean with no litter in sight – perfect for a peaceful and relaxing visit. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re in the area!

Free entry, set down away from the traffic, and carefully maintained, it’s a hot-spot in the summer heat, but otherwise a delight to spend a little time walking around. The river nearby adds a Danubian quality. There were horse and cart rides nearby, near the Abbey, if you want to get moving without moving.

Parade Gardens is a lovely green space right in the heart of Bath, perfect for relaxing on a sunny day. It’s a great spot to have a little picnic or just grab a drink and chill on the grass. Located near the river, the views are beautiful, and the atmosphere is peaceful. If the weather’s good, it’s one of the best places in the city to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

Lovely Park, very well looked after with some lovely views and plenty of seating. There is a small cafe serving drinks and snacks. It is a peaceful, calm environment, definitely worth a visit if you want to escape the nearby busy shopping streets. Small fee on entry is worth it 👌

A nice gardens which offers a great view of the weir. Lovely statues and planting to look at and a great area to take food. Although there is a café tucked in the corner. There were free deck chairs that you could use also! Costs £2.50 per adult which is inexpensive considering you can stay for however long you wish.

We spent an hour here during our day trip to Bath. We ate the most delicious ice cream and relaxed in the shade of trees. My daughter found a favourite tree!

Absolutely beautiful place to pass some quiet time in the sunshine and have views of the Weir. Especially lovely to see the floral tribute to Jane Austen.