Prior Park is located on the outskirts of Bath city, and it is managed by the National Trust. The park was landscaped in the mid-1700s and contains one of only four existing Palladian bridges in the world. The park contains trails that encircle a valley with decorative ponds at the bottom and beautiful views over Bath along the top with a Georgian mansion, which is now a college. Over the years, the park became neglected but was reopened again in 2017, and the National Trust maintain the bridge and parkland and have planted shrubs.
I went to look at the bridge first. There are some nice views and reflections.
I looked at the landscape from the bridge.
Snowdrops have now started to make their appearance.
I walked the circular walk from the bridge up the hill and around to the other side of the small valley. This route went just under the mansion.
The views here were amazing.
Despite living in Bath, I never visited this location, but it is just outside of the city.
There isn't any parking for the park, so visitors should use a bus from the centre to visit.
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