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Sunset

Golden Light at the Gardens

A short, timed sequence to catch the late afternoon glow in Bath’s historic gardens.

Best time: 15:32About 45 min

Timeline

  1. 15:59

    The Old Green Tree

    Grab a pint of real ale or cider at The Old Green Tree. This characterful pub is small and cozy, perfect for warming up before heading out into the cooling afternoon air.

  2. 16:14

    Parade Gardens

    Walk to Parade Gardens. Located just a short stroll from the pub, this park overlooks the river and is where locals come to relax. It offers a gentle approach to the viewing spot without a long trek.

  3. 16:29

    Parade Gardens

    Watch the sun set toward the southwest. The golden light starts around 15:32, casting a warm glow over the river and the park. This is the key moment to pause and take in the view.

Local tip

The Old Green Tree is very small, so you may need to squeeze through the door and elbow your way to the bar. Parade Gardens has a small entrance charge for visitors.

Check before you go

  • The Old Green Tree has no listed opening hours, so check if it is open when you plan to visit.
  • Parade Gardens is free for residents but has a small charge for visitors.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bath (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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