The 18 best public squares in Bath

More of a scenic walk than anything. No parking on site or anything very close so bear that in mind. It’s a walk down a hill then up the other side at a gradient of 25% so wear something sensible. Nice little cafe hut at the bottom serving tea/coffee/drinks/cakes with a few tables. Good way to work out taking in the views of Bath.

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.

We walked up the hill to get to the entrance, and it is quite a slog to get up there. However, you can also catch a bus that drops you by the entrance. Staff were friendly and it was quick to buy tickets which were £11 a person. It is a fantastic landscaped garden with stunning views down to the Palladium Bridge and Bath. Well maintained paths and gardens. The paths can be steep in places 25% incline and also a little rough under foot in places. Easy to navigate around, and although there were a few people around, it was calm and relaxed and had a lovely, peaceful atmosphere. Fortunately, having entered at the top of the hill, you come out at the bottom, which was nice. The only disappointment was that by the time we got to the exit, the cafe was closed, so get to the end before 4 pm if you want the cafe 😉 There are clean toilets available at the entrance and exit of the Park

A must visit for those with a passion for scenic landscapes, steep breathtaking walks and rich historical sites. I enjoyed every second whilst spending the afternoon at Prior Park. The site was well restored a couple of decades ago and has been incredibly well maintained ever since. Palladian Bridge is like something out of an old time movie and makes for an incredible photo opportunity. There is a nice cafe at the end of the park which is well stocked and has outdoor seating to enjoy a little treat after your walks.

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stunning Views and Timeless Beauty. We absolutely loved our visit to Prior Park Landscape Garden! The entrance fee (£12.90) was well worth it for the incredible views, peaceful atmosphere, and beautifully preserved history. The highlight was definitely the Palladian Bridge — picture-perfect from every angle and one of only a few like it in the world. It felt like walking through a period film set, and we can see why it’s a favourite location for photo shoots and filming. The entire garden is a blend of romantic landscapes, gentle walking paths, and sweeping vistas over Bath.

This park was like stepping into a period film. If you’re arriving by bus make sure to get off at the station right by the entrance at the top of the hill, otherwise it’s a steep walk up. Palladian bridge was just as picturesque as you’d think. We were a bit surprised by the 11 pound price tag for a park but do think it was worth it.

Big wide open green space good for picnics, sunbathing etc. Great views of the Royal Cresent, but the best and most beautiful part of this park is the separate botanical gardens which are well manicured and full of trees, shrubs and plants.

Superb park with plenty of open green space, views of the famous Royal Crescent, and the beautiful Botanical Garden. A lovely place for a walk, not far from the city centre. Plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the calming influence of nature. The Botanical Gardens boast an impressive collection of trees, with wonderful colours in October. Facilities include a café, play area and plenty of paid parking. There's also a distinctive historic bandstand. One criticism - toilet facilities were poor when I visited, with several cubicles out of use due to damage, despite a 20p charge.

Its beautiful. kid friendly and a good spot for picnic! Also close to pulteney bridge. Lots of Cafes and shops around.

Lovely place to visit, a lot going on, we visited a pace called Bath on the Beach which was great, it's only there a couple more months and set in the grounds of the tennis courts.

A lovely park to spend a sunny day in. Great panoramic view of the surrounding area when at the top.

Beautiful in Autumn and a great play park, even for big kids.

A lovely park. There was a band playing in the gazebo when we stopped by. Great views of the river.

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.

A small but incredibly cosy garden that exudes warmth and tranquillity. Despite its compact size, it is well thought out and beautifully maintained. Colourful flowers bloom in neat, bright bunches, filling the air with subtle, pleasant scents. There are various unique sculptures scattered throughout the garden, each adding its own charm and artistic touch to the space. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy a moment of peace away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is obvious that a lot of effort and love has been put into creating this serene, inviting corner of nature - a true hidden gem for those who appreciate beauty and tranquility.

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.

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!

A beautiful garden with pretty views especially on a sunny day, close to the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. Could be busy at times.

Lovely and vibrant city place beside the river Avon and Bath city cricket ground. Fantastic place to visit with family and friends 🧡

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.

Beautiful gardens in Bath. With the Holborn museum at one end, and the Avon canal at the other. There are some interesting art sculptures and buildings. Although not huge, still a nice place to walk round or sit and enjoy the quiet.. There is a toilet block and kids play area at one side too.

Went for a winter walk here with the family. Even in January, the flower beds were well cared for, with plenty of clumps of snowdrops and hellebores. Some flowering shrubs, too. We played table tennis. Then we walked alongside the canal which runs alongside the park.

Lovely gardens behind the Holbourne museum. A play area for children and walks along with benches for you to sit and read or relax and pass the time on a sunny afternoon. Gardens are well maintained and beautifully presented.

Lovely little place, out of the main hustle and bustle but still close to bus and train stations. Quite loud with trucks and people playing music, but otherwise a pleasant place to sit for a while with playground for kids

Lovely quiet space practically in the middle of Bath. Importantly "The Holburne" is contained within the park. It's a great museum and Arts space with a super cafe attached.

This is a beautiful garden with many different historical pieces. I highly recommend you take advantage of the Mayor's corps of honorary guides to take a free tour through this garden. This garden was originally built in 1970 something and were funded by the public through a shares program. If you are not interested n the history, just take a nice walk. These are pleasure gardens after all.

Jane austen loved to wander through thse gardens. How romantic. I had to go there to see if I could feel what she felt or if any inspiration came to me. It was a lovely garden to while away some time. Wish I had longer to spend there but I discovered it at end of my day. Will def go back.

After visiting the important historical places in Bath, we went up the Alexendra Park, atop a hillock overlooking the city of Bath. It offered stunningly beautiful views of the city, with identifiable landmarks. Spending some time in this lovely park with plenty of green space, was really relaxing. One can either take cab, or, if you have time and energy, one can walk up and down from the city.

If I were to recommend a park to visit in Bath, Alexandra Park would be at the top of my list. Not only is it in a fantastic location with plenty of scenic walking trails leading to interesting spots, but it also boasts arguably the most stunning panoramic view of the city. On top of that, you can enjoy delicious coffee and pastries from Choux Box, and there’s plenty of space for dogs to run around. A must-visit!

This park is quiet, green, and offers a nice view over Bath. The climb up is steep, but the reward is worth it.

It is one of the greatest attractions in the bath. It's on top of a mountain and it gives a 180° view of the Roman bath which is a goosebumps moment. People who visit Roman Bath in their own car/hired can easily reach the view point with in the car. And the people who use public transport, they can get the bus from the bus stand and there after 9 min walk is required to reach the destination. This will help to reduce steep hills. If you love to hike then can use the stairs to reach the destination. While coming back to town using the stairs are the easiest method🤪

Beautiful view of the city of Bath, lovely area for a picnic or to play games in the sun

This is probably one of the best and most calming places you can see and feel in Somerset. Aesthetically pleasing and keeps your heart pumping while walking uphill. It’s worth the tough walk. Incredible.

Alexandra Park in Bath is a truly enchanting spot, where you find yourself surrounded by the warm colours of autumn, beautifully blending with the view over the town centre and the impressive architecture of medieval Romanesque walls. It’s the only place where you can enjoy a panoramic vista of Bath and its surroundings – a little slice of heaven perched above the town, perfect for moments of peace and admiration.

The Bath skyline walk is fantastic 👌 It not only takes you out into Beautiful countryside but also gives you fantastic views over the city of Bath. The route is about 6 miles and took us about 3 5 hours although we weren't speedy. Keep an eye out for the yellow direction arrows and you will be fine, although there are a couple of areas where there are no markers for a bit. Spectacular views and we kind of wished we had taken a picnic but sadly we didn't. The route can be steep up and down hill in places and there are a few sets of steps. Also the path especially through wooded areas can be uneven and rough under foot and there are a couple of obstacles to navigate, but then this is a country walk. The paths around Claverton down are very flat and easy under foot. Was nice seeing they were restoring dry stone walls. Definitely wear sensible shoes and take water 👌It's a good route and has stunning views, if you take small children expect to end up carrying them. Probably not suitable for people unsteady on their feet. Definitely worth the experience and we walked back to the city centre along the canal.

Great free experience. Walkable just bring sneakers. Slightly uphill. Park on side of the street if you one by car. Very peaceful and you get a vast grassy expanse view with the city skyline to the far distance.

The Bath Skyline walk offers absolutely stunning views of the city. You can see the entire skyline of Bath, and it’s truly beautiful. The walk is peaceful and offers a lovely escape into nature. Definitely worth the visit!

Great viewpoint overlooking the elegant city of Bath, forming part of a 6 mile walking trail taking in city streets and rural surroundings. The full walk takes over 3 hours to complete, and is rewarded with great aerial views of the city's most recognisable landmarks. For a shorter walk, one of the best viewpoints can be accessed from the gate to the east of Prior Park Landscape Garden. This spot, on a steep hillside in an area of limestone grassland, offers one of the finest views of the Bath skyline and surrounding wooded hills. It's also a good place to see wildflowers in spring. There's no official parking for the Bath Skyline walk, but it can be accessed on foot from Bath Spa railway station in around 25 minutes.

I've been visiting bath skyline walk day for some years and still not managed to do all of it (a combination of old legs and British weather may be involved). This is a stunning place to visit and it's free to participate. There's extras which are payable should be curious.

Great activity for the day. A bit of a climb , stairs, road or hills depends on the route you take. On the way you will most likely pass by the canal system, worth a look. The canal has its own walk as well, which I found even more scenic.

We did a 13km bath skyline hike loop from Town. It’s a lovely varied hike of 310m elevation gain that you can find on Komoot. Shade and sun with great views! Hiking early July on a weekday was lovely and quiet. Lots of wildlife - a muntjac deer, swallows and butterflies.

Beautiful, quiet and serene place to stay for some relaxation or to eat lunch. Garden was lovely. Great opportunity to get away from the crowds of the city centre. Highly recommended.

This park is the home to one of the most stunning London Plane trees I have ever seen, it is so beautiful.

One of my favourite places in Bath, especially when the weather is good. The park is wonderful, spacious and a perfect place for a picnic. There is also the remembrance garden within the park which is just stunning in the spring and summer, with beautiful flowers and benches around a pond.

This is a glorious, compact park full of mature trees that is maintained with the help of a band of dedicated volunteers. Perfect for anyone seeking to be inspired and consoled by nature. In the autumn, walk along the path beneath the canopy of century old horse chestnut trees. In the winter, enjoy the light filtering through the trees. In the spring, admire the beauty of the many cherry blossom trees. In the summer, sit in the cool shade of the rose covered arbor. Every season gives its own joy.

Beautiful little gem in the city centre 😍 we love the location very much, it has quiet, soothing, comfortable feeling but also kids friendly. The lily pad pool is gorgeous! Will take my friends to come here next time if they visiting Bath.

Stunning park, beautiful selection of trees. A rememberence park also. Sorry did not have time for pictures. Great for walking the dogs. Relaxation away from the street, it's very quiet. Picnics and to take children. Walking and being still in mind.

A nice green open space great for a picnic or relaxing with friends or family or a workout. It's a well maintained park that's keept tidy. There is also public toilets (20p) the park is step free and easily accessible. The downside is I would liked to have had a look around the garden area with the pond but there was a group of kids hanging about in there messing about wich put me off as I wouldn't have been comfortable going in with all them about so will try again another time and get to enjoy it fully.

Nice little spot here. The play area is a bit basic but the kids had fun regardless, especially in the big sandpit surrounding the climbing frame for toddlers. The cafe was reasonably priced and we loved sitting in the covered outside area. I think it's great how the park caters for different hobbies with the skatepark, tennis courts and community garden. The highlight for us though, is the wildlife ponds that were absolutely swarming with toads and fish. The car park as stated is small, I was expecting to have trouble parking, but managed to park on the street like other cars with no problems. The only downside about the park is the location and the background noise from the main road, apart from that, we spent an enjoyable few hours here and would visit again!

Would have decent facilities but sadly a lot of litter and a few things in the play area rather worse for wear (the wooden play area rotting, paint chipped everywhere, swings missing). Lots of trip hazards in surfacing!! Bins full... Does have toilets (20p), car parking, picnic spaces and benches, amenity grass, and the cafe. Trees are lovely in spring. But it's all in need of substantial investment!

Pleasant green space. Plenty of benches and a cafe with take out. Toilets charge 20p per usage but take contactless payment. Space for 10 to 15 cars inc 2 disabled spaces. Free to park.

Shame to see what has happened to the playground equipment. They must have spent a fortune but have created some really hazardous play features which is really disappointing as the old equipment was tired but safe for toddlers to learn to climb and slide. They must have current equivalent is very dangerous for toddlers as they can easily climb and find themselves stuck with no safe way of getting to the slide

Fabulous park, a real community feel, especially great for children. Cafe, toilets, some parking, and in street too. Can get very busy though.

Nice park and cafe, cake was great

Amazing park, great cafe and excellent skate park! Kids love the money mini road for scooters and bikes!

Such a peaceful and beautiful area to walk around and enjoy the scenery. Got lots of nice pictures here of the wildlife and flowers.

Beautiful Victorian gardens with magnificent trees, water features and ornamental bridges; an oasis of calm not far from the city centre. The gardens are very well kept, with good paths and benches to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Wonderful on my first visit in October when the autumn colours were at their finest, and just as lovely in May with plenty of spring flowers and roses blooming. The Great Dell, a repurposed former quarry with a wooded trail, is worth a quick look while visiting. A café and toilet facilities are located outside the gardens in Royal Victoria Park.

Definitely worth a visit. Beautiful walkways with unusual exotic plants. Free to enter but donations by contactless card machine.

Very nice relaxing walk through the gardens

I visited Bath for the day and didn't really feel at ease until I stepped into the garden. Quiet, peaceful, and only steps away from the city.

Victoria park is huge and free, a great place to walk away from the busy city. Beautiful trees. There is a tea hut with seats . Toilets are in the lower section by a huge children's playground. Walk there beside the river from Green park station.

Lovely calm and relaxing space, which is well maintained and looked after. It is lovely to wander around, and there are plenty of shady spots even on a sunny day. The Gardens have plenty of benches, and there is a small kiosk with a seating area selling refreshments, which was nice.

The charcuterie starter was tasty. The Sunday Roast was decent, potatoes were less exceptional, but the Yorkshire pudding was really good. Sticky toffee pudding was delicious. Service was outstanding.

Had the Sunday beef roast here and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was excellent—cozy, quiet, and surprisingly spacious. Everything felt clean and well looked after, which made for a really comfortable dining experience. A great spot if you're looking for a relaxed place to enjoy a traditional roast without the usual crowd or noise.

Tap beers and a couple of real ales available. Nicely decorated place with nice seating and wooden floors throughout. Food served here that looked very nice. Clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and polite. Beer was good. Enjoyed my visit.

Went for Sunday Roast (beef). I requested more rare beef, but the first roast I received was more medium to well. When they came to check on me, I was honest that it was I overcooked for me. They did reach it with perfect medium rare slices, as initially requested. I commend them for the corrected.

Heard great things but on arrival realised it was another St Austell pub. Food is SO disappointing, awful really if you compare to a real gastro pub, (go to Grittleton) Service and staff (although no check back) are great, pub is lovely, but the food, is it from Aldi? Or is that a slur on Aldi. Forgot to take pics, bar pudding.

I’ve always enjoyed visiting this the Marlborough Tavern and have never had a bad meal here, so it’s disappointing to say that today’s experience didn’t quite meet expectations. The staff were, as always, friendly and welcoming, and the service was excellent. I ordered the hanger steak with pepper sauce, which sounded delicious. Having previously worked as a butcher many years ago, I was curious about how this particular cut would be prepared. Unfortunately, the steak was rather tough — even difficult to cut, despite the serrated knife. I understand hanger steak can be a tricky cut, but I had hoped for something a little more tender. That said, the atmosphere and the staff remain a real credit to the restaurant, and I’ll certainly be back to try something different next time.

We visited The Marlborough Tavern on a busy Thursday evening for dinner with friends. The pub was very busy, recommend booking a table, and had a great atmosphere. The service from all the staff on duty was first class. Both of the ladies choose the sole and the men the burgers. All four plates of food looked and smelt delicious. All the ingredients were perfectly cooked and tasted great. The French fries that came with my burger were exceptional. I would highly recommend this venue in Bath.

Free to enter not very big but pleasant enough

An unexpected treat. firstly this is free which is excellent. Secondly this is a chance to see into the Circus properties and this helps really understand what is going on in this development. You get to see the rear of the Circus properties up close which is fascinating because of the way they are constructed which means only the fronts are uniform, the back of the structure varies wildly. And you get to see a contemporary garden, as in the garden that existed when the property was initially built. It is rather fascinating to see the variety of plants, design and forms of maintenance used. It is also interesting to see how the original garden plan was uncovered. really an excellent insight in Georgian Bath that I don't think you can see in many places. Well worth a visit when it is open.

It’s a nice little garden in the city. Don’t expect a very big area. But it is well kept and the plants there are named. They have some history written on a couple of panels too. Wouldn’t hurt to just visit it on your way!

It's a garden. Free and quick. No reason not to walk in the door.

Nice little find whilst walking around Bath. Free to enter and worth a quick visit if near the Royal Crescent. We went end of Feb so not much in bloom, but we could see that a lot of care and attention had been put in to recreating this Georgian Garden. I bet it looks and smells wonderful when in full bloom!

Somewhat underwhelming, but it’s probably better when the weather isn’t so dry as it has been. They made an effort to reproduce the type of garden that would’ve been here in the Georgian era, and that’s interesting to read about.

Back of The Circus on the old sedan chair route down into Bath. If you like old gardens, you'll love this. It's FREE with lots of information.

It is simple but fun for children to run around. A maze beside a lovely flowing river and ancient bridge. It's time out for parents. A good distraction from the Bath buzz.

Maze is mid. There's no actual dead ends so you can easily low diff it if you're just quicker than the other people you're racing. Of course you could just be built different like your boy and solve it while being quicker.

Nice little Maze to amuse within sight of the river and Pultney Bridge. A great way to amuse the kids in the sunshine if you need a break from the busy streets

We did the maze, completed in longer than I thought at the start. It was an interesting activity to do with the kids

A small but nice maze. The maze is not walled, and has a nice mosaic in the middle, which is a replica of one they found in the Roman town.

A nice green area with a maze the maze is a decent size good for multiple people at once leading to a mosaic in the centre A great place to add In to your plans after going on the river boat trip just over from the maze or somewhere to stop off when visiting bath. Free to use. Good amount of Benches around the area. There is no public toilets here the closest is approximately 5 mins away in Henrietta park (20p)

Free play area. Its pretty easy to complete

Absolutely loved this cosy little bar. Perfect for a romantic evening. Music was great, the selection was unique and the cocktails were absolutely delicious. We only intended to pop in, but stayed until closing. Staff were super friendly, attentive and knowledgeable too. Will definitely be returning next time I’m in Bath.

A lovely little, quirky bar. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks they were serving. You cannot book but we got to the bar around 5.30 on a Sunday and were seated straight away. It is small and I would guess it gets quite busy on drier nights, and especially Friday/Saturday nights. We will be back again at some point in the future to keep trying out the menu!

Great place to enjoy a well made cocktail or whiskey. The bartender was very knowledgeable and made the experience an excellent one. Not cheap but IMHO money well spent

It feels so special from the moment you arrive. Very good service, LGBT+ friendly and world-class cocktails. A top spot in Bath.

Couldn’t have loved this place more, and it’s no wonder why they’ve won some pretty impressive awards. The guys on duty went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, in a genuine and friendly way. The perfect place to stop off for a very, very good marg. 10/10.

The name says it all - when you want a magical place where you can indulge your passion for anything whisky based, the Hideout always delivers. Been lucky enough to visit some of the "world's greatest bars", the Hideout easily stands comparison

Really glad we did a bit of googling to see the good spots to visit. This did not disappoint. The set up is relaxed with a fun twist, an excellent spot for couples, first dates or with one of the lads. Cocktails cost a lot, but they’re strong, really tasty and it’s right in the heart of town in a great setting. Id give the old fashioned a go, even if you’re not a whiskey drinker. Would definitely visit here again.

Good sized Next store over 3 floors, even if the place was busy downstairs there was peace to be had in the top floor home section. There is a large lift so no claustrophobia, and friendly staff in the store too.

My Partner ordered a pair of gloves online to be delivered to the Southgate Shop for collection. We live in Northants. The next afternoon after arriving in Bath we called into the shop to enquire about the gloves. Several assistants checked for us but could not locate the item and called for Jess. Jess took our details and said that she had two more Bags to sort to finish checking the deliveries but she hadn't seen our order. Jess went to finish checking the last two bags and as fortune would have found our order and promptly gave us our order. Was very impressed by Jess, her demeanour and attitude in getting our order efficiently and quickly. Impressed by Jess and her manner in getting customer satisfaction without fuss or drama. The other members of staff were pleasant and helpful too. A very Satisfied Customer.

Went in seconds after opening today and there was trash on the floor in the changing rooms clearly there since yesterday.

I went in and picked up 2 items. One had a price tag attached of £18. Took it to the till and it came up at £40. I said no look £18 clearly. She said i cant sell it to you for that. She said not first time today this has happened. They should of honoured the price. Disgusting

Lovely, friendly, helpful staff. The shop is a great example of 19th interior commercial design. I would recommend this department store for all types of clothes & household items.

Doesn't seem to sell children's clothes any more - used to sell a good range but now just seems to do baby and toddler. The home section is so small it's not worth bothering with. ... And I'm not saying the sale is a con.. But it seems like they suddenly have a lot of low quality menswear items on display that they don't normally sell - especially to flog during Christmas/New Year week. But 3 stars because generally they offer good quality men's clothing and the staff are normally helpful. This seems a small sized store for a city the size of Bath though

I am just in love with the people who works at Next never been disappointed all the time if I have a question when calling them they are so good and very kind well done ladies

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Difficult to get starting spot on this walk. Could be easier to locate.

It was not that great as we expected from the pictures. Signs confusing and expected deeper forests. Sadly golf course is all over what is bad for the nature and bad for economics. The forest part was ok, however looks better on the pictures that in reality. Sham castle was a big disappointment.