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Parade Gardens

Overview

  • Beautiful outdoor space in the centre of Bath
  • Grade II-listed 18th century gardens
  • Located in the heart of the historic city
  • Stunning green space with scenic views
  • Private receptions permitted in the Parade Gardens
  • Maximum capacity of 100 guests
  • Suitable for both intimate and grand occasions
  • Alternative city centre venue

Parade Gardens

Located immediately south of the world-famous Pulteney Bridge, the picturesque Parade Gardens is a popular destination for both locals and visitors - for good reason. The immaculate Grade II-listed 18th-century garden is offering its Bandstand to couples seeking an unusual location for their wedding reception.

Host your reception in the exclusive, painstakingly-maintained gardens. Able to hold up to 100 guests, it's probably Bath's only city-centre venue which will permit you to introduce your own marquee or similar structure and organise a DIY wedding party.

History

Originally the site of the Bath Abbey Orchard (then located just outside the city wall), the Grade II-listed Parade Gardens were first designed and laid out in the early part of the 18th century.

Many of Bath's most famous architects collaborated on various aspects of the gardens - Richard 'Beau' Nash, Thomas Harrison and John Wood, the latter probably having contributed the most.

The Colonnades within the park was originally designed and constructed in 1895 by C.E.Davis, and then extended during the 20th century.

The ornate wrought-iron Bandstand which occupies a prominent position in the centre of Parade Gardens is also a 20th-century construction, having replaced its similar Victorian predecessor.

Parade Gardens offers the happy couple the chance to uniquely have an outdoor wedding right in the hustle and bustle of the famous Roman and Georgian city. Whether you are a resident of Bath itself or just a lover of the city, this venue allows you to truly celebrate its beauty.

Suitable for both intimate and grand occasions, Parade Gardens is flexible for all.

Receptions

Host your wedding reception in the Parade Gardens. A section of the park will be cordoned off from the public. Invite a marquee or structure specialist to set up your special DIY venue.

The capacity of Parade Gardens for a reception is 100 guests.

Rates

There are two areas licenced for civil ceremonies; the bandstand and the riverside colonnades, which are available for a 4 hour hire or a full day.

Ceremony rate

Off-peak hire - £840
Peak time hire - £1006

Extras

Heritage Park Weddings, the company that owns Parade Gardens, offers a variety of items to hire to make your day extra special.

Choose from:

  • Capri tents
  • Gazebos
  • Vintage letters
  • Vintage wedding arch
  • Retro floral crockery
  • Vintage props
  • Silk flowers
  • Jam jars and candles
  • Easels
  • Table linen
  • Deckchairs
  • Picnic baskets and picnic blankets.

To find out more information about this unique venue, contact the team directly via the contact buttons below and to the right of the screen.

Address
Parade Gardens
Grand Parade
Bath
BA2 4DF

Reviews

  • Samantha and John - August 2021

    Blessed on the day with the beautiful weather, the Colonnades setting overlooking the weir was a perfect setting, not least because the team had set the whole event out so well and thoughtfully. We will remember this special day and setting forever.

  • Marta and Richard - August 2021

    Jenny was absolutely brilliant and put us at ease every time we communicated. During our visit to the venue, she really helped us visualise the whole day and made very helpful and sensible suggestions. We had no doubt that we would be in good hands on the day of our ceremony.

  • Becky and Alex - July 2021

    Jess and Jenny were excellent. From the very first meeting, where we visited the venues, right up until the wedding day itself - they were both so supportive and helpful. No question was too much or left unanswered.

  • Sam and Pete - June 2021

    We had the most special day in the Parade Gardens. Following our ceremony on the bandstand we enjoyed canapés and prosecco on the lawn whilst our musician played on the bandstand. This was followed up with afternoon tea in the gardens which was provided by the café in the Parade Gardens. It truly was an idyllic and romantic day and sets our wedding apart from any others we've attended.

Parade Gardens

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Bath, Bath

Parade Gardens

Bath, Bath

Overview

  • Beautiful outdoor space in the centre of Bath
  • Grade II-listed 18th century gardens
  • Located in the heart of the historic city
  • Stunning green space with scenic views
  • Private receptions permitted in the Parade Gardens
  • Maximum capacity of 100 guests
  • Suitable for both intimate and grand occasions
  • Alternative city centre venue

Parade Gardens

Located immediately south of the world-famous Pulteney Bridge, the picturesque Parade Gardens is a popular destination for both locals and visitors - for good reason. The immaculate Grade II-listed 18th-century garden is offering its Bandstand to couples seeking an unusual location for their wedding reception.

Host your reception in the exclusive, painstakingly-maintained gardens. Able to hold up to 100 guests, it's probably Bath's only city-centre venue which will permit you to introduce your own marquee or similar structure and organise a DIY wedding party.

History

Originally the site of the Bath Abbey Orchard (then located just outside the city wall), the Grade II-listed Parade Gardens were first designed and laid out in the early part of the 18th century.

Many of Bath's most famous architects collaborated on various aspects of the gardens - Richard 'Beau' Nash, Thomas Harrison and John Wood, the latter probably having contributed the most.

The Colonnades within the park was originally designed and constructed in 1895 by C.E.Davis, and then extended during the 20th century.

The ornate wrought-iron Bandstand which occupies a prominent position in the centre of Parade Gardens is also a 20th-century construction, having replaced its similar Victorian predecessor.

Parade Gardens offers the happy couple the chance to uniquely have an outdoor wedding right in the hustle and bustle of the famous Roman and Georgian city. Whether you are a resident of Bath itself or just a lover of the city, this venue allows you to truly celebrate its beauty.

Suitable for both intimate and grand occasions, Parade Gardens is flexible for all.

Receptions

Host your wedding reception in the Parade Gardens. A section of the park will be cordoned off from the public. Invite a marquee or structure specialist to set up your special DIY venue.

The capacity of Parade Gardens for a reception is 100 guests.

Rates

There are two areas licenced for civil ceremonies; the bandstand and the riverside colonnades, which are available for a 4 hour hire or a full day.

Ceremony rate

Off-peak hire - £840
Peak time hire - £1006

Extras

Heritage Park Weddings, the company that owns Parade Gardens, offers a variety of items to hire to make your day extra special.

Choose from:

  • Capri tents
  • Gazebos
  • Vintage letters
  • Vintage wedding arch
  • Retro floral crockery
  • Vintage props
  • Silk flowers
  • Jam jars and candles
  • Easels
  • Table linen
  • Deckchairs
  • Picnic baskets and picnic blankets.

To find out more information about this unique venue, contact the team directly via the contact buttons below and to the right of the screen.

Address
Parade Gardens
Grand Parade
Bath
BA2 4DF

Reviews

Request Brochure
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