Prior Park Landscape Garden
Combe Down
A Georgian landscape garden with a Palladian bridge and views over the city.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families
Daily, roughly 10:00–17:30
5 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
5 places in Bath
Combe Down
A Georgian landscape garden with a Palladian bridge and views over the city.
Daily, roughly 10:00–17:30
Cotswolds (25 km)
Honey-stone villages, rolling hills and tea rooms, best with a car or tour.
Tours run daily
Hillside
A circular woodland and meadow walk with some of the best views over the city, run by the National Trust.
Open all day
Lansdown
A neoclassical tower with a viewing gallery, built for the eccentric William Beckford, overlooking the city.
Seasonal weekends
Bathwick
A small museum of art in a Georgian building at the end of Great Pulteney Street, with a pleasant café.
Closed Mondays
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.