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Castle Line

Wells - Shepton Mallet - Frome - Farleigh Hungerford

Over 30 miles of scenic roads take you to some of the finest castles, buildings and palaces in the county. From England's smallest city, to Somerset's border with Bath, the Castle Line is a must-see route.

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Bishop's Palace and Gardens

More than simply an historic house and garden, this splendid medieval palace has been the home of the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years.

The Palace is famous for its mute swans, which ring a bell in the moat to be fed!

East Somerset Railway

Follow part of the 'Strawberry' line through the rolling Mendip hills on an historic steam train! Explore the engine shed, workshop and museum.

Did you know the rare combined post and telephone box that sits on the platform came from Bristol City Centre in 1978.

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Discover the bloody history of the Hungerford family!

Visit their castle crypt, complete with coffins and death masks.

Frome Museum

See the history of Frome come alive! Discover the company that forged world famous statues, including 'Justice' and 'King Alfred'.

Don't miss a rare 2500 year-old quern stone used by people near Mells to grind their corn for flour.

Kilver Court Gardens

The gardens were first created by Ernest Jardine as a recreational space for factory workers of Kilver Court in the 1800s.

See the historic viaduct built for the Somerset and Dorset Railway.

Milton Lodge Gardens

Wander through the 100-year-old gardens and terraces. Find stunning views of nearby Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury Tor.

The gardens were created by Charles Tudway, whose family were Lords of the Manor in Wells from 1821.

Nunney Castle

Step back in time at this picturesque 600-year-old moated castle. Cross the drawbridge into the heart of the ruins and soak up the atmosphere.

Parts of the walls were damaged in 1645 during the English Civil War and took nearly 400 years to collapse.

Shepton Mallet TIC and Heritage Centre

Attractions, events, activities! Discover Shepton Mallet's heritage from the last 2000 years.

Did you know the Fosse Way runs through Shepton Mallet. This was the main road from Exeter to the North in Roman times.

Vicars' Close

Walk in the footsteps of the Vicars Choral of Wells Cathedral.

This is considered to be the best-preserved medieval street in Europe.

Wells Cathedral

Enter the smallest city in England to find one of the finest cathedrals dating from 1180. Admire 400 recently restored carved statues on the West Front.

Did you know every quarter of an hour figures in the clock in the North Transept perform a medieval joust.

Wells and Mendip Museum

Step back in time through the doors of an Elizabethan house. Discover Roman lead pig ingots, medieval carved sculpture and early caving equipment.

Don't miss the legendary 'Witch of Wookey Hole', a skeleton excavated in the caves in 1908.

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