Prior Park Landscape Garden

Hillside garden designed by Capability Brown with views across Bath's Georgian terraces. The 18th-century landscape features woodland walks, a serpentine lake, and the Palladian Bridge, one of only four worldwide. The steep terrain offers multiple viewpoints overlooking the city below. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Bath. Tickets cost £11.50 adult, £5.75 child, National Trust members free and 2-3 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 2-3 hours Best for: the best elevated views of bath's georgian Skip if: You have mobility issues or don't want a 20-minute uphill walk from the city Cost: £11.50 adult, £5.75 child, National Trust members free

You climb winding gravel paths through mature woodland with glimpses of Bath appearing through the trees. The Palladian Bridge reflects in the still lake water. From the upper meadows, Bath spreads below you like a model city made of honey-colored stone.

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible due to steep terrain and gravel paths, limited mobility access to lower areas only

The best elevated views of Bath's Georgian architecture set in a historic landscape garden. It is not the first thing you should see in Bath, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. Afternoon tends to work best here.

Skip if: You have mobility issues or don't want a 20-minute uphill walk from the city

• Wear sturdy shoes as paths are steep and can be muddy.
• No car parking on-site, use city centre and walk 20 minutes.
• Bring water as there are no facilities except toilets.

Insider tip: The ice house near the entrance was used to store ice cut from the lake in winter

Best city views from upper meadows, Palladian Bridge photographs well from both sides, golden hour lighting ideal