Wells is one of the smallest cities in England, tucked beneath the southern slopes of the Mendip hills. As well as its magnificent cathedral, the Bishop's Palace and wealth of secular attractions Wells has a  large business and residential community.

There is a rich mix of shops and facilities.

The heart of Wells has been going since the middle ages, retaining a medieval character.

 

Thomas Beckington, commissioned many of the fine buildings in the market place.  Visitors make a beeline for the wide variety of specialist and everyday shops in the city and also Wells Museum on the Cathedral Green. The museum is based in the former Chancellors House, facing the cathedral and is open daily from Easter to September and every day except Mondays and Tuesdays in the winter.

Local towns and villages to visit

Bridgewater

Cheddar

Dunster

Ilfracombe

Glastonbury

Minehead

Street

Taunton

Watchet

Wellington

Western-Super-Mare

Yeovil

Angling

Coarse and trout fishing on the river Tone at Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe ( on the A361 about 9 miles west of Taunton). Other good  waters include the Taunton-Bridgewater Canal, the West Sedgemoor Drain and Clatworthy Reservoir.

Attractions

 

Local Accommodation

Wells Caravan and Camping sites

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