Royal Victoria Park

Bath, Bath and North East Somerset

Evidence-backed Giant Sequoia Coast Redwood Public access

Giant sequoias from the trees' first arrival in Britain stand in Bath's 1830 arboretum park, with coast redwood alongside. Free, open access.

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Access
Open to the public
Last checked
20 Jun 2026

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Redwood species here

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)

Photos

  • Royal Victoria Park
    Credit: Paul Gillett / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Evidence

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About this place

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Royal Victoria Park is a public park in Bath, opened in 1830 and developed from 1839 as an intended arboretum for the west of England, planted with a wide range of unusual trees. Among its conifers are coast redwood and giant sequoia, dating from the Victorian enthusiasm for North American giants. Free to visit.

Sources

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