Hedgemead Park
🏟 Playground & park · Walcot, Bath
Hedgemead Park
Steep Victorian hillside park near Walcot Street with a children's playground, bandstand and sweeping views over Bath.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open throughout the year with no admission charge. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Lansdown Road, Walcot, Bath, BA1 5NG
Plus Code: 9C3V9JQR+X5
About Hedgemead Park
Hedgemead Park is a Victorian hillside park in the Walcot area of Bath, a short walk from the shops of Walcot Street and Milsom Street, and is managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council. Laid out in the late 19th century on a steep slope, it has a distinctive layered character, with picturesque paths winding past colourful flower islands, rose borders, mature trees and an attractive bandstand, and seating areas offering views out over the city. The children's playground gives families a compact but varied set of equipment, including a junior multi-play unit, a rocker horse, a roundabout, a seesaw and swings, set among open expanses of grass with plenty of room to relax. There is no charge for admission and the park is open throughout the year. There are no cafe or toilet facilities within the park itself. The majority of the park is wheelchair accessible, though the steep gradients and steps on parts of the site should be kept in mind. There is no dedicated car park; on-street pay and display is available on Lansdown Road and nearby streets, with the Walcot Street and Charlotte Street car parks the closest options.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Bandstand
- Seating areas with views over Bath
- Flower islands and rose borders
- Mature trees
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: On-street pay and display on Lansdown Road and nearby streets; closest car parks are Walcot Street and Charlotte Street.
- Accessibility: Majority of the park is wheelchair accessible but there are steep gradients and steps; vehicle access via Lansdown Road and Lower Hedgemead Road.
🧒 Ages & play
- Junior multi-play unit
- Rocker horse
- Roundabout
- Seesaw
- Swings
📍 Nearby places to play
- Sydney Gardens · approx 0.4 miles · Bathwick
- Royal Victoria Park · approx 0.6 miles · Kingsmead
- Larkhall Recreation Ground · approx 0.9 miles · Larkhall
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Hedgemead Park free?
Yes. There is no charge for admission and the park is open throughout the year. It is managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
What's in the playground?
The play area has a junior multi-play unit, a rocker horse, a roundabout, a seesaw and swings.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
No. There are no cafe or toilet facilities within the park, though Walcot Street nearby has shops and amenities.
Where is Hedgemead Park?
It is on Lansdown Road in the Walcot area of Bath, postcode BA1 5NG, a short walk from Walcot Street.
Is there parking and is the park accessible?
There is no dedicated car park; on-street pay and display is available nearby, with Walcot Street and Charlotte Street car parks closest. Most of the park is wheelchair accessible but there are steep gradients and steps.