The History of Sydney Gardens

Sydney Gardens has a rich and diverse history that makes it a wonderful place to explore. Sydney Gardens is on England's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest, reflecting the historical importance of the site. It is the only surviving example of a 'pleasure garden' in Bath and the largest outside of London. Pleasure Gardens were popular in the 17th and 18th centuries as places of recreation and entertainment. Sydney Gardens was created in 1795, and counted Jane Austen as a regular visitor. From the Roman sarcophagus, to the engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, there is much to learn and enjoy about Sydney Garden’s rich history.

You can read various articles written about the history of Sydney Gardens ​on Medium.
Gain a fascinating insight into pleasure gardens by listening to Professor Marion Harney's Footprints Podcast on Sydney Gardens Episode 27.

If you would like to learn more about 18th Century Pleasure Gardens, including Sydney Gardens - read about "What the Georgians did for Fun".

Things to see and do in Sydney Gardens.