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Bishop's Palace and Gardens
The Bishops Palace
Cathedral Green
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2PD
Tel: 01749 678691
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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

2008 - opening 21/03/2008 - 19/12/2008

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 - 14:00

Sunday 10:30 - 18:00

Bank Holiday 10:30 - 18:00

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult£5.50 per ticket
Concession£4.40 per ticket
Over 12£1.10 per ticket

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

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 10
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Event venue
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Languages spoken

  • German spoken

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

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