Alexandra Park

About

Alexandra Park is a peaceful hilltop retreat offering some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Bath and its surrounding countryside. Opened in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII and named in honour of Queen Alexandra, the park spans 11 acres atop Beechen Cliff. Its elevated position provides a dramatic vantage point over the city’s Georgian skyline, with views stretching across the Avon Valley. The park features mature trees, open lawns, a children’s playground, and a bowls green, making it a popular spot for picnics, dog walks, and quiet reflection. Access is available via Shakespeare Avenue or the steep Jacob’s Ladder steps from Bath Spa station. Alexandra Park blends natural beauty with historical significance, offering a serene escape just minutes from the city centre.

Bath United Kingdom

Location

Alexandra Park is perched atop Beechen Cliff, just south of Bath’s city centre, with its main entrance on Shakespeare Avenue, BA2 4RQ. This 11-acre park, opened in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII, offers some of the most breathtaking panoramic views over Bath and the surrounding countryside. The park is easily reached on foot via the scenic Jacob’s Ladder steps or by car and public transport along Shakespeare Avenue, where limited pay-and-display parking is available. Alexandra Park features mature woodlands, a children’s playground, bowling green, petanque terrain, and accessible tarmac paths that circle the park. The Choux Box Patisserie coffee cart operates at the main viewpoint on weekends, and public toilets are available on site. Nearby, visitors can explore Beechen Cliff woodland, Lyncombe Hill Farm, and the Bath Skyline walk, while the city centre’s shops, cafés, and historic attractions are just a short stroll away, making Alexandra Park a tranquil green retreat with easy access to Bath’s vibrant urban life.