Royal Victoria Park was laid out in 1829
becoming one of the earliest public parks in the country and possibly
the first created through public subscription. The residents of Bath
paid for the future protection and enhancement of this green space.
Remarkable records show how the Park has remained relatively unchanged
since its creation, making it an important example of the Victorian
style. When officially opened by an eleven year old Princess Victoria,
she was so impressed that she designated it the "Royal" Victoria Park, a
unique honour for an urban park and it is now registered by English
Heritage as a Park of National Historic Importance.
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