Palladian Bridge in Prior Park Bath

Posted by judylcouture on 08/19/25 04:59 PM

I am getting conflicting information on visiting this bridge, some websites say it is not open during the week, other websites do not say it closes, only when the park closes. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Posted by Claudia

Land of La

08/19/25 05:37 PM

9803 posts

What websites are you looking at? Should be looking here:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden

Posted by Pam

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA

08/19/25 05:49 PM

15906 posts

I've been there to see the park and saw the bridge but not since Covid. Perhaps they mean you can't walk across the bridge at some times? I am sure I did when I visited but it is one of those things that is better (to me) when viewed from away a bit. If the park is open you'd always be able to see it.

https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/bath-bristol/places/prior-park-landscape-garden/pdf/20240926-prior-leaflet-update-sept2024.pdf

I do see on the website that the Grotto is closed.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden/explore-the-garden-at-prior-park#rt-the-lakes-at-prior-park

Posted by Helen

Bristol, UK

08/19/25 09:39 PM

1827 posts

It depends on the time of year. In winter Prior Park is only open at weekends. The NT calendar shows exact opening times when you click through. If the park is open you can access the bridge.