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Royal Victoria Park was laid out in 1829 becoming one of the earliest public parks in the country and possibly the first created through public subscription. The residents of Bath paid for the future protection and enhancement of this green space. Remarkable records show how the Park has remained relatively unchanged since its creation, making it an important example of the Victorian style. When officially opened by an eleven year old Princess Victoria, she was so impressed that she designated it the "Royal" Victoria Park, a unique honour for an urban park and it is now registered by English Heritage as a Park of National Historic Importance.
Laid out as an arboretum, with a Botanical Garden, walks and drives, today it is the region's premier recreational space. Its facilities include a major children's play area and skateboard park, golf & putting greens, bowling greens, tennis, lake, model boating pond, bird aviary, allotments, public toilets and Pavilion Restaurant which is open throughout the year 8.00am to 5.00pm. The 23 hectares (57 acres) Park hosts international events such as the Three Tenors' concert, a free event. The Council has been carefully restoring the Park since 1992 and is currently on the final phase of £1.5 million Heritage Lottery Funded project, which includes the replacement of railings and gates removed for the World War II efforts, the refurbishment of the bandstand, creation of an Interpretation Centre, new signage and many landscaping improvements. The renowned Royal Crescent forms a backdrop to the park, situated at the heart of a World Heritage City.
There are a variety of events in the park which can be viewed on the outdoor events web page.
Royal Victoria Park (RVP) is situated just north/west of the city centre on the Upper Bristol Road (A4). There is limited car parking within the park, some at parking meters. Charlotte Street 'pay on foot' car park adjoins RVP and provides access to the park directly behind the bandstand.
Events
Sunday 6th May Thin Ice Jazz Trio
Sunday 13th May Kennet Vale Brass Band
Sunday 27th May Bath Spa Band
Sunday 3rd June Doddington Parish Band
Wednesday 13th June Royal High School Party In The Park 18:00 - 20:30
Sunday 17th June Bristol Concert Wind Band
Wednesday 20th June Royal High School Party In the Park 18:00 - 20:30
Sunday 24th June Zephyrian Woodwind Orchestra
Sunday 8th July Malmesbury Concert Band
Sunday 22nd July Mendip Brass Band
Sunday 5th Aug Bristol East & Kingswood Band
Sunday 12th Aug Bath Spa Band
Sunday 19th Aug BJ Big Band
Concerts begin at 3pm unless otherwise stated.