Named in honour of Queen Alexandra to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII in 1902. This 4.5 hectare (11 acre) park is situated at the top of Beechen Cliff, giving arguably the most striking and magnificent panoramic views of this World Heritage City, surrounding hills and wooded vales.

Location

Shakespeare Avenue, Bath, BA2 4RQ - View Map 

Facilities

Children’s play area - instructions of the wheelchair Ability Swing

Bowling green

Petanque terrain

Outdoor table tennis table

Public toilets. 

Features

The Jacob's Ladder - a long steep flight of steps offer a challenge on foot from the start at Bath Spa railway station, up through Beechen Cliff to reach the top at Alexandra Park.

Spring bulbs

Good links to nearby walks

Lyncombe Hill Farm and the Bath skyline beyond

Beechen Cliff woodland

Friends Group

The Friends of Alexandra aim to help maintain the park as an attractive, well maintained, distinctive green space with outstanding views over Bath and the surrounding area; accessible, used and valued by all sections of the community. For more information about events planned by the friends in the park see here. 

Public Transport

Good public transport links from Bath Bus station to Wells Road (A367). Ask for route to 'Bear Flat'. 

Admission and opening times

There is no charge for admission. Alexandra Park is open throughout the year, although the park is closed to vehicles between dusk and dawn. 

Parking

There is car parking within the park in designated areas. Low and drop kerbs facilitate disabled parking. Car parking is free up to 1 hour but please note; a mobile phone is needed in order to register your parking. Further information on the parking is as follows:

48 parking spaces

Location number: 751079 (needed to register to park here)

Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm

Up to 1 hour £0.00

Up to 2 hours £1.00

Up to 3 hours £3.00

Up to 4 hours £4.00

Up to 15:00 £0.00

Concessions/Bank Holidays:

All day Free

Disabled Access

A tarmac path circles the park. The majority of areas are wheelchair accessible.

Play area has wheel chair accessible equipment; roundabout, trampoline and wheelchair swing (instructions of the wheelchair Ability Swing).

Photo credit: Friends of Alexandra Park