Welcome to the Friends of Sydney Gardens
Updates
What do you think of our new Bug Hotel? A very welcome addition to the park.
The Friends of Sydney Gardens were delighted to receive an Outstanding Level 5 Neighbourhood Award from the RHS and Britain in Bloom.
The planting has been finished in our traditional Georgian Garden. Thank you to all the volunteers and donors who made it possible.
Discover the Sydney Gardens Tree Trail
The Friends of Sydney Gardens purchased and installed 15 tree labels with QR codes for the Sydney Gardens Tree Trail. You can download the Tree Trail and map or simply scan the QR code on each tree as you walk through Sydney Gardens.
This majestic Peace Tree otherwise known as the Golden Oak or Common Oak was planted as part of the celebrations at the end of World War I.
This majestic Peace Tree otherwise known as the Golden Oak or Common Oak was planted as part of the celebrations at the end of World War I.
Sydney Gardens on Medium
If you would like to learn more about the history of Sydney Gardens there is a wonderful collection of articles on Medium.
Travel documentary featuring Sydney Gardens
Our own Audrey Gerber was asked to
participate in a short travel documentary highlighting Bath and Sydney Gardens.
You can watch the video here with
lovely scenes of Bath and Sydney Gardens.
participate in a short travel documentary highlighting Bath and Sydney Gardens.
You can watch the video here with
lovely scenes of Bath and Sydney Gardens.
Rough Sleepers in Sydney Gardens
There have been several reports of people rough sleeping in Sydney Gardens. If you would like to help, you can report incidents of rough sleeping on the StreetLink website and they will assist by connecting the homeless to local services. The Bath and North East Somerset Council have been in contact with Julian House to arrange accommodation for those involved.
Gardening Sessions on the 2nd Sunday of the month 10am-12 noon
We hold regular gardening sessions in Sydney Gardens on the 2nd Sunday of the month. There is no need to bring any tools, just come along. Theses run from 10am – 12pm and children are welcome but must be supervised. Meet at the compound in Sydney Gardens near the gates at the rear of the Holburne Museum.
Our Mission and Objectives
We have published what we see as being the mission and objectives of the Friends of Sydney Gardens, in preserving and improving Sydney Gardens.
We have published what we see as being the mission and objectives of the Friends of Sydney Gardens, in preserving and improving Sydney Gardens.
Sydney Gardens in Bath is located at the end of Great Pulteney Street, adjacent to the Holburne Museum. It is a comfortable 15 min. walk from Bath's city centre. Bisected by both the canal and railway, Sydney Gardens is a beautiful location to explore.
