Recreation Ground, Bath

Name: Recreation Ground
Address: The Recreation Ground, Bath, BA 2 4, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1225 325200

#9 among attractions in Bath

Sport complex, Park, Sport, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

The Recreation Ground is a large open space in the centre of Bath, England, next to the River Avon, which is available to be used by permission from the Recreation Ground Trust for recreational purposes by the public at large but particularly the people of Bath and surrounding areas. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1894 (130 years ago)Capacity: 14.5 thous.Elevation: 69 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°22'56"N, 2°21'19"W

Address

The Recreation GroundBath BA 2 4 United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1225 325200

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Day trips

Recreation Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Victoria Art Gallery, Pulteney Bridge.

~1090 ftSW
Museum
Roman Baths, Bath
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Bath, the Roman Baths are a historical treasure and a must-visit attraction for any tourist exploring the United Kingdom. These ancient Thermae, renowned for their remarkable preservation, offer visitors a glimpse into...
~860 ftW
Medieval building with a Gothic interior
Bath Abbey, Bath
5 min walk • Bath Abbey stands as a stunning example of Gothic architecture in the heart of the historic city of Bath, England. A place of worship since the 7th century, the current Abbey dates back to the 16th century and is the last of the great medieval churches of England.
~770 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
4 min walk • Nestled in the historic and picturesque city of Bath, the Victoria Art Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, inviting tourists and art aficionados alike to explore its diverse collection of art spanning several centuries.
~670 ftNW
Picturesque bridge lined with shops
Pulteney Bridge, Bath
4 min walk • Pulteney Bridge is a bridge over the River Avon in Bath, England. It was completed by 1774, and connected the city with the land of the Pulteney family which it wished to develop.
~890 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Corridor, Bath
5 min walk • The Corridor is one of the world's earliest retail arcades, designed by architect Henry Goodridge and built in 1825, in Bath, Somerset, England. The fashion for arranging shops in arcades arose in Paris in the late 18th Century. The Corridor followed the trend set by London's Burlington Arcade.
~680 ftW
City hall, Flea market, Shopping
Guildhall, Bath
4 min walk • Guildhall is an 18th-century municipal building in central Bath, Somerset, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1440 ftSW
Spa
Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
7 min walk • Thermae Bath Spa is a combination of the historic spa and a contemporary building in the city of Bath, England, and reopened in 2006.
~1150 ftW
Tea room, Restaurant
Grand Pump Room, Bath
6 min walk • The Grand Pump Room is a historic building in the Abbey Church Yard, Bath, Somerset, England. It is adjacent to the Roman Baths and is named for water that is pumped into the room from the baths' hot springs. Visitors can drink the water or have other refreshments while there.
~910 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John's Church, Bath
5 min walk • St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is located on the South Parade in the south-east section of Bath City Centre – the old Ham District where John Wood the Elder, the Georgian architect, had originally planned his gigantic "Forum".
~1360 ftW
Church
Octagon Chapel, Bath
7 min walk • The Octagon Chapel in Milsom Street, Bath, Somerset, England was built in 1767 and has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
~1260 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bath
7 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Virgin is located on Church Street in the Bathwick area of Bath, Somerset, England. The church is Anglican and located near Pinch's Sydney Place and Bath's famed Sydney Pleasure Gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Recreation Ground open?

Recreation Ground is open:

Monday 9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Tuesday 9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday 9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday 9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Friday 9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Recreation Ground?

Nearby attractions include Argyle Street, Bath (3 min walk), Laura Place, Bath (4 min walk), Pulteney Bridge, Bath (4 min walk), Duke Street, Bath (4 min walk).

How to get to Recreation Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Recreation Ground:

Bus

Grand Parade Ci • Lines: 18, 418 (3 min walk)
Laura Place • Lines: 18, 418 (3 min walk)

Train

Bath Spa (9 min walk)
Oldfield Park (28 min walk)