Discover Bath And North East Somerset
21 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
The Roman Baths
The Roman Baths offer dramatic shots of the steaming Great Bath, classical Roman stonework, vaulted changing rooms and glass-reflected surfaces. Best at early morning or late evening when crowds thin and amber site lighting enhances textures; the baths are also atmospheric after dark when floodlit. Entry requires a ticket (no professional tripods without permission); some areas have steps but there are accessible routes and a nearby park-and-ride. Expect tourist crowds midday and steam/mist from
National Trust - Prior Park Landscape Garden
Prior Park Landscape Garden offers sweeping Palladian vistas, the iconic Palladian Bridge, wooded walks, and views across Bath — perfect for compositional layers (foreground foliage, midground architecture, background cityscape). Best at golden hour or misty mornings for mood. The 18th-century garden is managed by the National Trust; pay entry on arrival. Accessible paths and a small car park on Ralph Allen Drive; weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Expect variable UK weather—bring covers;階
Palladian Bridge
Elegant 18th‑century Palladian bridge in Prior Park Landscape Garden — prime for reflections, classical symmetry and landscape framing with manicured lawns and wooded slopes. Best at golden hour or soft overcast for even light; autumn and spring offer colorful foliage. Visit weekdays or early morning to avoid visitors. Access via Prior Park (small entry fee/NT-managed), on‑site parking limited — use Bath parking and walk or bus. Paths uneven in places; drone use restricted.
Pulteney Bridge
Picturesque 18th‑century bridge with rows of shops and the cascading weir on the River Avon — ideal for architectural detail, reflections and long‑exposure water shots. Visit at sunrise or blue hour for soft light and fewer tourists. Central, pedestrian-friendly; nearby pay parking and train station. No entry fee; watch for river-level access and seasonal crowds.
The Bath Lookout
Elevated grassy promontory offering sweeping panoramic views across Bath’s Georgian terraces, Bath Abbey and the honey-coloured cityscape—ideal for cityscapes at golden hour. Easy walk from Alexandra Park; no entry fee. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and long shadows; weekdays and early mornings avoid walkers. Weather can be breezy; limited roadside parking nearby, so expect a short walk. The viewpoint highlights Bath’s UNESCO-era architecture and river curves for layered compositions.
No. 1 Royal Crescent
Iconic Georgian crescent of honey-coloured Bath stone—photograph the sweeping curved façade, uniform Ionic columns and manicured central lawn that epitomise Georgian urban design. Best at golden hour or blue hour when stone warms and architectural detail pops. Weekday mornings are least crowded; evening lights add mood. No.1 is a museum with timed-entry tickets for interiors; exterior shots free from the pavement or central lawn. Limited street parking—use Bath park & ride. Cobbled pavements and
Bath Skyline
A 6km elevated circular walk above Bath offering panoramic views of the honey-coloured city, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and surrounding Mendip hills. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light on limestone façades; blue hour yields dramatic city lights. Easy access from Bathwick Hill/Victoria Park, no entry fee; limited roadside parking and public transport into Bath. Paths can be muddy and uneven; bring walking shoes. Seasonal interest: blossom in spring, autumn colours, grazing sheep for a
Royal Victoria Park Bath
Large Regency-era park with rolling lawns, a boating pond, botanical gardens and framed views of Bath’s honey‑stone terraces (Royal Crescent). Great for seasonal trees, floral close-ups, reflections on the lake and wide vistas of the city. Visit at golden hour (sunrise for quieter light on lawns; sunset to backlight terraces). Free entry, level paths good for tripods; pay car parks and limited street parking nearby. Weekday mornings are least crowded; spring and autumn offer best color.
The Giant Plane Tree
A monumental London plane in front of Elton House and Bath Abbey—great for close-up bark/leaf texture, dramatic scale shots with Georgian architecture as backdrop, and seasonal color in autumn. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light on stone and backlit leaves. Easy street-level access with no entry fee; nearby public car parks and limited street parking. Weekday mornings are quieter; watch pedestrian traffic around the Abbey.
Alexandra Park
Raised park with panoramic views over Bath's Georgian skyline—ideal for cityscapes, skyline silhouettes at golden hour, and seasonal meadow/trees. Easy public access (no entry fee), paved paths and viewpoints; street parking and local buses nearby. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and fewer visitors; spring and autumn deliver best colour.
Georgian Garden
Compact, formal Georgian garden in central Bath offering symmetrical flower beds, clipped hedges, period stonework and framed views of nearby Georgian façades. Ideal for detail shots of period garden design, wide compositions that include surrounding architecture, and seasonal colour. Best visited at golden hour or early weekday mornings for soft light and fewer visitors. Central location—limited on-street parking; use Bath Park & Ride or nearby public car parks. Paths are paved but there may be
Bath Deep Lock (8/9)
A short flight of historic canal locks in Georgian Bath offering textured stonework, flowing water and strong reflections. Ideal for intimate waterscape and architectural shots with Bath's terraces nearby. Visit at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and low contrast; weekdays or early mornings avoid walkers. Accessible via the towpath; street and pay parking nearby (Pulteney Rd and public car parks). No entry fees; watch for slippery edges and passing boats.
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
Georgian townhouse museum on a narrow Bath street—photograph its atmospheric facade, period windows and the moody alley context that inspired Frankenstein. Best visited early morning or late afternoon for soft side-light; weekdays avoid tours. Small entry fee; limited on-site parking—use nearby public car parks and walk.
Bath City Parade Gardens
Small Victorian riverside gardens on Grand Parade offering manicured flowerbeds, lawns and instant views of Bath’s Georgian architecture and the River Avon. Ideal for seasonal floral close-ups, framed compositions with Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge, and calm river reflections. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and long exposures; spring–summer for blooms. Central, step‑free paths, free entry; street parking and public car parks nearby. Weekday mornings are quieter.
The Holburne Museum
A compact museum set at the end of Great Pulteney Street with a handsome Georgian façade, elegant period interiors and a sculpture-filled garden opening onto Sydney Gardens. Photograph grand exterior lines, the neoclassical entrance, intimate galleries and garden views. Best visited on weekday mornings for quieter galleries; golden hour flatters the façade and the nearby riverwalk. Check opening hours and photo policy (flash/tripods often restricted). Limited on-street parking; Bath city parking
Devonshire Tunnel (Western Portal)
A moody, brick-lined Victorian railway portal on Bath’s Two Tunnels Greenway — strong leading lines, symmetry and textured masonry make dramatic compositions. Easily reached from Egerton Rd; the tunnel is a public cycle/foot path (no entry fee). Best at golden hour or after dusk for contrasty light and long exposures. Weekdays and early mornings avoid cyclists; street parking nearby but watch residential restrictions.
City Sightseeing Bath Hop On Hop Off
Central hop-on/hop-off stop on North Parade, ideal as a base to photograph Bath’s Georgian streets, River Avon, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey within short walks. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm stone tones and reflections. Weekday mornings are quieter; limited parking—use city park & ride. No entry fee for streets; UNESCO cityscape offers rich architectural detail.
Hanham Lock
Hanham Lock on the River Avon offers classic waterscape scenes: timber and iron lock gates, stone bridges, towpath leading through mature trees, moored narrowboats and strong reflections at calm water. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and long exposures; weekday mornings are quieter. Easily reached by car with roadside parking nearby and level towpaths—no entry fee. Historic lock details and nearby village character add context for documentary shots.
Abbots Wood
Abbots Wood is a compact mixed ancient woodland near Keynsham with winding trails, dense beech and oak stands, seasonal bluebell carpets (late Apr–May) and small stream corridors — ideal for intimate forest compositions, close-up flora and atmospheric light shafts. Best at dawn or dusk for low-angle golden light and mist; weekdays reduce foot traffic. Trails can be muddy; limited informal parking nearby on local roads. No entry fee.
Redlynch Park
Small community park with open lawns, mature trees, a pond and winding paths—good for intimate landscapes, seasonal foliage and reflections. Visit at golden hour or autumn for warm light and colour; early weekdays or dawn reduce crowds. Easily accessible from BS31 with limited parking nearby and free entry; paths are stroller-friendly. Ideal for tranquil nature shots close to Bristol without long travel.
Henrietta Park
Small Victorian-era green in Bathwick offering manicured lawns, mature trees and framed views of nearby Georgian terraces. Great for intimate urban landscape shots, seasonal colour and lifestyle/street portraits. Best at golden hour or overcast for even light. Easy access on foot from Bath city centre; no entry fee. Limited on-street parking nearby; paths are mostly flat and stroller/tripod-friendly. Weekday mornings are least crowded; respect local residents.