The Parade Gardens is a grade II

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park in Bath,

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, England. The gardens are situated to the south of the

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and 250 yards to the east of Bath Abbey. There is
small fee
to enter Parade Gardens or residents with
Discovery Card
have free access. There is also a cafe on site.

History

Originally known as St James's Park, it was laid out in 1709 to accompany

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for Spa visitors, which were built by Thomas Harrison and conceived by

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. With the construction of the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution in 1824 on the site of the former assembly rooms, the gardens became known as the Institution Gardens.

References

{{reflist Grade II listed parks and gardens in Somerset Parks and open spaces in Bath, Somerset 1709 establishments in England