Just two miles southeast of Bath is one of the most picturesque rural settings to be found anywhere in England: Prior Park Landscape Garden.
Built between 1735 and 1750, Prior Park itself was the creation of renowned architect John Wood, whose design is considered to be one of the best examples of the Palladian-style mansions so popular during the period.
But it's the beautiful gardens designed by poet Alexander Pope and famed garden architect Capability Brown that so defines this National Trust property, and which makes it a must for any Somerset itinerary.
