Sydney Gardens

Sydney Gardens is a Grade II listed Georgian park in Bath with walkways, wooded sections, and water paths. The canal and railway lines that run through create distinct areas within the grounds, each with its own character.

It opened in 1795 as a pleasure ground and remains one of Britain's last surviving examples from the Georgian era. The canal and railway lines were added later, altering the original landscape.

The Temple of Minerva, brought from London's 1911 exhibition, sits among neoclassical structures that give the space a formal character. These buildings reflect how Victorians valued classical design within public gardens.

The grounds are open and free to walk through, with various activities available like tennis, petanque, and basketball. It is best explored on foot, and you should be aware of trains and boats passing through the area.

White Chinoiserie bridges cross the canal and offer views toward Bath's center and the surrounding landscape. These details show the 18th-century fashion for Eastern design elements in European gardens.

Location: Bath and North East Somerset

GPS coordinates: 51.38639,-2.34944

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44