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Wells Cathedral
Address:
Wells Cathedral
Chain Gate
Cathedral Green
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2UE
Tel: 01749 674483
Fax: 01749 832210
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Dating from 12thC and built in the Early English Gothic style. Magnificent West Front with 296 medieval groups of sculpture. Chapter House, Lady Chapel, Scissor arches and unique mechanical clock are notable features.
Opening Times
Open All Year
2008 Opening 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:30 - 14:30
Bank Holiday 09:00 - 17:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Suggested Donation (Photographic permit £3) | £5.50 per ticket |
| Suggested Donation (Photographic permit £3) | £4.00 per ticket |
| Suggested Donation (Photographic permit £3) | £2.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A39. A39 into Wells and follow signs for cathedral.
Public Transport Directions
Bus/Route No: Taunton 29 daily , Weston-s-M 126/826 daily, 161/162, Bath 173 daily, Bristol-Bridgwater 375/376 daily to Market St Station
Rail to Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa, Castle Cary. Museum to the left of the West front of the Cathedral
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop system.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille booklet.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Teas, coffee and lunches with seating for 96.
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1 hour
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential
- Euros accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Guided tour by appointment; Not during services,some events, or Quiet Hour 1200-1300 daily.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 80
- Min group size - 10
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Languages spoken
- Dutch spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Spanish printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - Booking essential
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Booking essential
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals