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Bishop's Palace and Gardens
Address:
Bishop's Palace and Gardens
The Bishops Palace
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2PD
Tel: 01749 678691
Email: info@bishopspalace.org.uk
More than simply an historic house and garden, this splendid medieval palace has been the home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells for 800 years.
There are 14 acres of gardens including the springs from which the city takes its name. The famous Wells border has been replanted the Victorian rose garden has been restored.
Visitors can also see the Bishop’s private chapel, ruined Great Hall and the Gatehouse with portcullis and drawbridge.
Opening Times
2010 opening 13/02/2010 - 22/12/2010
Monday 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 10:30 - 18:00
Bank Holiday 10:30 - 18:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | £12.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
| Concession | £4.00 per ticket |
| Over 12 | £2.00 per ticket |
Season tickets are available. Essential helpers assisting disabled visitors are free. You may gift aid the ticket price.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
The Bishop's Palace and gardens is in the centre of the city of Wells, within easy walkign distance of all city centre parks.
Public Transport Directions
Bus/Route No: 29, 126/826, 161/162, 173, 375/376
Route Description: 29 Taunton - Wells (Daily)
126/826 Weston-Super-Mare - Wells (Daily)
161/162 Frome - Wells (Daily)
173 Bath - Wells (Daily)
375/376 Bristol - Bridgwater - Yeovil (Daily)
Proximity to Bus Stop: 10 minutes walk from Wells bus station. 2 minutes walk from Sadler Street.
Disability Access: 375/376 Yes
Facilities
- Gift Shop
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Car parking - nearby
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
- Min group size - 10
- Special group rates
- Switch accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Event venue
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - German and Dutch
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Languages spoken
- Dutch spoken
- German spoken
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Awards
Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010