These delightful gardens are Bath's most centrally situated pleasure grounds. Overlooking the River Avon, they give fine views of Pulteney Bridge and the weir
Learn more about Parade Gardens
Parade Gardens is a grade II listed park. Originally known as St James's Park, it was laid out in 1709 to accompany assembly rooms for spa visitors.
The flower bed displays in Parade Gardens are among the finest in the country, and the annual 3-dimensional carpet bedding in the summer always features a unique concept.
In 2013, Bath was a Gold award winner in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition, with Parade Gardens also winning the RHS Britain in Bloom Edible Britain award. The entry included a 100ft border of vegetables for all to enjoy, and a 3D sculpture of the TV characters 'The Herbs'.
Facilities and features
- Bandstand
- Benches
- Circular pathway
- Collonades
- Flower beds
- King Edward VII memorial
- Monk's Mill - historic remains of a medieval mill, older than Bath Abbey
- Statues and sculptures
- Viewpoints over Pulteney Bridge and the weir
Band dates 2026
| Date | Band performing in Parade Gardens |
|---|---|
| Sunday 14 June | City of Bath Brass Band |
| Sunday 21 June | Saxophony |
| Sunday 28 June | Bissboro Flute Trio |
| Sunday 5 July | MSN & Radstock Silver Band |
| Sunday 12 July | Mendip Male Voice Choir |
| Sunday 19 July | Big Brunch Band |
| Sunday 26 July | Rock Choir |
| Friday 31 July (11.30am to 1.30pm) | U3A Swing Band |
| Sunday 2 August | Redland Wind Band |
| Sunday 9 August | Bristol Concert Wind Band |
| Sunday 16 August | Bristol East and Kingswood Brass Band |
| Sunday 23 August | Jiggidy |
| Sunday 30 August | Phoenix Wind Band |
| Monday 31 August | Compassion House Sounds |
| Date | Bands performing at Royal Victoria Park Bandstand |
|---|---|
| Sunday 19 July | City of Bath Brass Band |
Site access
Site access details
Vehicle access
- No direct vehicle access
- Loading and unloading from Grand Parade (with parking suspensions)
Pedestrian access
Via Grand Parade, a single entrance with stairs and ramp
Disabled access
- Wheelchair accessible ramp to the gardens below
- The paths are paved throughout