Jubilee Garden

Jubilee Garden is a historic public garden located in central Rajkot, Gujarat, near Jawahar Road and Bedi Gate. Established during the British colonial period to commemorate Queen Victoria's jubilee, it is known for its landscaped lawns, tree-lined pathways and colonial-era structures. The garden houses the Watson Museum, Lang Library and Connaught Hall, making it a prominent recreational, cultural and heritage attraction in the heart of Rajkot city.

Visitors can expect a large, well-maintained urban garden in central Rajkot with manicured lawns, mature trees, paved walkways and seating areas. The garden complex contains the Watson Museum, Lang Library and Connaught Hall within its premises. Areas for leisurely walks, relaxation, photography and children's play are available. The setting is a busy city park surrounded by central Rajkot markets and heritage buildings.

Jubilee Garden was developed during the British colonial period to commemorate the jubilee of Queen Victoria. The garden complex includes the Watson Museum, established in 1888 and named after Colonel John Watson, a former Political Agent of Kathiawar, and other colonial-era buildings such as Lang Library and Connaught Hall, reflecting Rajkot's history as the headquarters of the Western India States Agency.

The garden serves as a central recreational and cultural hub for Rajkot residents. It houses important cultural institutions like the Watson Museum and Lang Library, which preserve the region's history, art and archaeology, and remains a popular gathering place for families and visitors in the city centre.