park gardens · playground
Henrietta Park
An outdoor park-gardens in Bath and North East Somerset
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Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–12
Henrietta Park is a charming and well-maintained public park in Bath, perfect for families with young children. Highlights include a well-equipped playground with swings, slides, and climbing frames, a tranquil duck pond, and beautiful formal flower beds. The playground is suitable for toddlers and school-age kids. Plenty of benches and grassy areas for picnics. Tennis courts and a bowling green for older children or adults. Accessible pathways and a small cafe nearby.
Practical tips: Free entry, open dawn to dusk. Parking is limited; use nearby pay-and-display car parks. Toilets are available in the park seasonally.
What parents should know
Henrietta Park is a charming and well-maintained public park in Bath, perfect for families with young children.
Value
Free entry and flexible hours
Henrietta Park is free to enter and open dawn to dusk, so you can visit for as long or short as suits your family.
Must do
Playground suits toddlers and older children
The well-equipped playground has swings, slides, and climbing frames suitable for both toddlers and school-age children.
Parking
Parking can be tight
On-site parking is limited. Use nearby pay-and-display car parks and allow extra time to find a space during busy periods.
Location and map
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Opening hours
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Last checked 24 May 2026, 11:09.
Main park is open throughout the year. Garden of Remembrance closed dusk-8am. Third-party sources suggest 6am-9pm summer, 7am-6pm winter, but official council site does not confirm specific hours.
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