The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
Somerset, United Kingdom
About The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
Welcome to The Bishop's Palace & Gardens, one of the most stunning attractions located in the heart of Wells, United Kingdom. This impressive establishment is a must-visit for any tourist exploring the area, as it provides an abundance of history, culture, and natural beauty all in one place.
Originally built in the 13th century, The Bishop's Palace has been meticulously maintained and restored over the years, making it one of the most impressive examples of medieval architecture in the country. Visitors will be delighted by the magnificent exterior of The Palace, featuring intricate stonework, grand archways and soaring towers.
As you enter the grand gatehouse, you will be greeted with an amazing sight of a moated palace, surrounded by lush gardens that boast year-round color and fragrance. The gardens offer something to amaze visitors of all ages, from the tranquil ponds to the vibrant flower beds filled with a wide variety of plants and trees.
The Palace houses a collection of artefacts, artwork and objects relating to the history of the building, town and the church. The stairway to the Palace Chapel is decorated with murals dating from the 14th century. The chapel itself has an ornate ceiling and houses a beautifully restored stained-glass window. The Palace also houses the oldest living Bishop’s residence in the UK, alongside a medieval great hall and impressive long gallery.
Take a relaxing walk through its tranquil gardens, enjoy the wildlife, views and fresh air. Or take a seat in the café offering a range of hot and cold refreshments, with homemade cakes and biscuits, indulgent sandwiches, soups and salads.
The Bishop's Palace & Gardens is an attraction that offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich history and natural beauty of Wells. Come and explore this magnificent point of interest, and discover a world of treasures that you will cherish forever!
Photos of The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
The Bishop's Palace, Wells BA5 2PD, United Kingdom
Opening hours of The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
Monday:
09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday:
09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday:
09:30 - 17:30
Thursday:
09:30 - 17:30
Friday:
09:30 - 17:30
Saturday:
09:30 - 17:30
Sunday:
09:30 - 17:30
Reviews of The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
"Beautiful gardens with moat, and reflecting ponds. The intact part of the Palace is interesting with lots of periods of architecture park and beautiful ruins outside (which you will probably recognise from Hot Fuzz). The price of the ticket can be turned in to a year pass on the day so if you were visiting the area, and like we did came back for a second visit in the week it is worth doing. The cafe was excellent."
"Amazing, well kept gardens. A little expensive at £16 per adult but ticket is valid for return visits over a year. We visited on a very hot day but plenty of shade. Lovely peaceful areas. Lots of areas of interest at every turn. Very helpful, friendly staff. Excellent cafe. I thoroughly recommend a visit and will certainly return."
"One of my favourite places to visit both for the Palace buildings and the exquisite gardens. Allow yourself a good two or three hours as this experience is not to be rushed. They put on a lot of events so check online before you go to see what's happening. Lots of open spaces and a play area for the littlies., and the ducks and swans are always a favourite. There is a cafe on site, but also plenty of places to eat in the Market Square. Highly recommended"
"Great place to visit, there is Cafe and toilets before you get to the paid entry part (tickets were £16 adult at time). The house is interesting fo look around, amazing ceilings and fireplaces, wood and stone carvings, art, portraits of Bishops. The gardens were main reason to visit, they are quiet, well maintained, full of vivid colours in summer, plus there are some plants that are labelled so you can see what they are. Tempted to get annual membership just for the gardens.."
"A lovely relaxed stroll around pretty gardens. You pay once for a year membership and that means you can keep going back. Which is nice to do as you will see how the plants change across the seasons. Friendly staff. And a nice cafe (Or you could eat your own food in the gardens) I love spending an hour or two here."
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