Wells

Wells lies sheltered beneath the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, and combines a wealth of historic interest and beautiful architecture. Wells qualifies as England's smallest, and Somerset's only city.

Probably the finest national example of early English architecture, Wells Cathedral was largely built between the 12th and 14th centuries.  The Cathedral is famed for its magnificent West Front, featuring over 300 statues and carvings; the inverted scissor arches of the nave, and one of the oldest working mechanical clocks.

The wells, which gave the city its name, are located within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace, which is still the residence of Bishops of Bath and Wells. The Bishops Palace main features are a 13th-century Undercroft, imposing staterooms and tranquil gardens surrounded by a moat.

Also of interest are Vicars' Close, claimed to be the oldest complete medieval street in Europe, and the historic market place.

Must See & Do

1. Discover the beauty of the manificent Wells Cathedral
2. The Bishops Palace - Medieval home of the Bishop of Bath & Wells
3. Wells & Mendip Museum
4. Vicar's Close - the oldest continuously inhabited medieval street in Europe
5. Maket Place - markets are held on Wednesdays (Farmers Market) & Saturdays
6. St Cuthberts Church - the largest Parish Church in Somerset
7. Milton Lodge Gardens
8. Wookey Hole
9. A.O.N.B Mendip Hills
10. Burcott Mill
11. Visit Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve

Further Information

Wells and the surrounding area, 
Wells Mini Guide & City Map

Local Facilities

• Car Parks - Chamberlain Street (BA5 2PJ), Union Street (BA5 2PU) & Princes Road (BA5 2PJ)
• Caoch drop off point (BA5 2SE)
• Bus Station & Coach Parking (BA5 2DT)
• Petrol Station (BA5 2PJ)
• Local Garage (BA5 1UH)
• Supermarkets - Sommerfield (BA5 2AA) & Tesco (BA5 2DZ)
• Internet Access (BA5 2RB)
• Cash points (BA5 2RN), (BA5 2RH), (BA5 2SJ) & (BA5 2AD)
• Swimming Pool (BA5 2FB)
• Toilets - Union Street (BA5 2PU), Prices Road (BA5 2DT), Park (BA5 1US) & (BA5 2RB)
• Pharmacy (BA5 2AA)
• Doctors - Wells Health Centre & Priory Medical Centre (BA5 1XJ)
• Hospital - West Mendip Hospital (BA6 8JD)
• Churches - Catholic (BA5 2PF), C of E (BA5 2UE) & (BA5 AW)

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