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Wells ( / wɛlz /) [2] is a cathedral city and civil parish in Somerset, located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, 21 miles (34 km) south-east of Weston-super-Mare, 22 mi (35 km) south-west of Bath and 23 mi (37 km) south of Bristol.
Wells is a charming city in Somerset with a famous cathedral, a historic market, and a moated palace. It is also a gateway to explore the Mendip Hills and other attractions in the area.
- Wells Cathedral. The first cathedral in Europe designed solely in the Gothic style, Wells Cathedral was begun in 1176, and work would continue for the next 300 years.
- Bishop’s Palace. Started after the 13th-century Bishop of Bath, Jocelin of Wells received royal permission to build a residence and deer park, the Bishop’s Palace remains the seat of the Bishops of Bath and Wells.
- Vicars’ Close. Europe’s oldest Medieval planned street, the phenomenal Vicars’ Close was plotted in the middle of the 14th century. The street was built to provide homes for the priests serving the cathedral, known as the Vicars Choral.
- Wells Market Place. The centre of life for more than 800 years, Wells’ handsome Market Place has a hook shape, turning at an acute angle on its east end where you’ll be confronted by the solemn Georgian town Hall (1779).
Scroll down. Visit Wells Cathedral. Built between 1175 and 1490, Wells Cathedral has been described as “the most poetic of the English Cathedrals.”. Visit the Bishop's Palace. This splendid medieval palace has been the home of the Bishops of Bath & Wells for over 800 years. Plan your visit.
Attractions. The attractions listed here are the main highlights in Wells and the surrounding area - just perfect for a long weekend. All of these attractions are less than 25 miles from Wells with a maximum journey time by car of up to 45 minutes.
Visit Wells in Somerset with its historic centre, the magnificent cathedral, and the unique moated Bishop's Palace. Stay a while in one of the many delightful hotels or guesthouses and get your tastebuds tingling at our good independent restaurants.
Wells, city, Mendip district, administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. It lies at the southern foot of the Mendip Hills, just north of a small tributary of the River Brue. The name derives from the many springs rising near the cathedral, which was begun in the 12th.
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