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 2025
| Date | Band performing in Parade Gardens |
|---|---|
| Sunday 1st June | Bristol Concert Wind Band |
| Sunday 8th June | ChoirJam |
| Saturday 15th June | City of Bath Brass Band |
| Sunday 22nd June | Saxophony |
| Sunday 29th June | Bissboro Flute Trio |
| Sunday 6th July | Filton Community Brass |
| Sunday 13th July | The Cricklade Band |
| Sunday 20th July | MSN & Radstock Silver Band |
| Sunday 27th July | Bratton Brass Roots |
| Sunday 3rd August | Bristol and Kingswood Band |
| Sunday 10th August | Marshfield Band |
| Sunday 17th August | Apollo Wind Band |
| Sunday 24th August | Phoenix Wind Band |
| Monday 25th August | Bristol Coracao |
| Sunday 31st August | The Big Brunch Band |
| Date | Bands performing at Royal Victoria Park Bandstand |
|---|---|
| Sunday 20th 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