If you like extraordinarily well kept gardens with interesting plants and trees, a genuinely fascinating historical building, and a well presented video guide and tour, you will love this place. We didn't expect to be so enthralled by the development of a religious building and community, but quickly got a sense of how important this place has been in the city, the county, and the region. The gardens were full of surprises, including the wells from which the city gets its name. We learned a lot about how to dress a bishop, and enjoyed the swans waddling around among the visitors

Being the wedding photographer at Bishops Palace Wedding and Events Venue was an absolute joy and privilege. From the moment I arrived, I could sense the care and dedication that had gone into preparing for the big day. The venue itself is stunning, offering a variety of picturesque spots that made capturing special moments effortless. Whether it was the elegant interiors or the beautifully landscaped gardens, every corner of this venue seemed to be designed with weddings in mind. What truly sets Bishops Palace Wedding and Events Venue apart, however, is the incredible team of staff who go above and beyond to ensure everything is perfect. Their attention to detail, warm hospitality, and ability to handle every request with a smile made the day not only enjoyable but completely stress-free for the couple and their guests. I am genuinely excited to return for weddings in 2025 and 2026 and to work alongside this fantastic team once again. Thank you for making my couple’s day so magical and unforgettable. Best wishes, James Clarke at Just James Wedding Photography.

I thoroughly enjoyed strolling through the grounds. It’s going to be even more breathtaking once the trees don their leaves and the flowers start blooming. The architecture is simply magnificent. There’s also a charming little cafe serving delicious food, located outside the paid entry area, so everyone can enjoy it. I combined this visit with a trip to the Cathedral.

Amazing spot to walk around. So much history and architecture to take in. The paid tour is worth doing. It’s a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the history of Wells, the local area and England at the time.

Went here after visiting the cathedral and had a pleasant time. The Palace was fascinating to behold and the gardens were incredibly beautiful. Entry was cheap thanks to the joint ticket option with Wells Cathedral. I very much enjoyed coming here and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Wells.

Lovely day out, interesting place to look around and ticket prices are cheap, bought a years pass 2 adults & kids for £65 which includes events throughout the year. Clean and tidy, lots to see and the moat outside is a great place to feed the ducks and swans, and is a nice (pedestrianised) walk. Halfway down there is the entrance to a large park with kids playarea that is much more equipped and interactive than the one within The Bishops Palace grounds. Overall a nice few hours out for a family.

I have visited wells many times. With friends and family and alone. Always an enjoyable walk and the swans ringing the bell for food was a great hit with the children. Grace the female Swan is sitting on eggs so will be back soon to see the cygnets and the two teenagers who are reluctant to move on and leave their mom. I can't remember the males name gilbert ? Gideon? He is obviously very protective of his lovely mate. Lovely place for a walk again. Update 7 beautiful cygnets await your visit

One of the foremost English cathedrals built in the Gothic style. Although dedicated in 1239, the Cathedral has not changed much and is such a sight to behold in the beautiful city of Wells. Wells is a gorgeous city with nice locals. #visitwells

This is a truly magnificent cathedral. You’ll definitely not be disappointed. Some notable features. Medieval Architecture The library's building dates back to the 15th century and showcases traditional medieval architecture. Ancient Book Collection The library houses a significant collection of ancient texts and manuscripts, offering insights into history, literature, and knowledge from past centuries. Cultural Significance As a historic site, the Chain Library contributes to the cultural heritage of Wells and Somerset, attracting visitors interested in history, architecture, and literature. If you're planning to visit, you might want to check the library's current hours and any specific rules or restrictions in place.

I visited Wells Cathedral and was really amazed by its beauty and design. The outside has detailed carvings and sculptures that look like they are telling stories. Inside, the tall ceilings and colourful glass windows create a very peaceful feeling. The special scissor-shaped arches in the middle are very unique and something I had never seen before. The whole place shows how talented the builders were in those days. It’s clean, quiet, and full of history. A very nice place to visit, especially if you like old buildings and architecture.

Beautiful gothic cathedral. Amazing carvings & figures adorning it. Would’ve loved to have seen inside but really don’t feel comfortable with paying to enter a church or cathedral. I wouldn’t have minded if they asked for a donation but charging £14 per person is very expensive.

Possibly my favourite cathedral I've visited in England so far. Absolutely jaw-dropping both outside and in and holds tons of history. Unlike other cathedrals I've visited, this one wasn't completely swarming with tourists which made it quite peaceful to roam around. I made sure to take my time and take in everything that this magnificent piece of architecture had to offer. I admired the incredible scissor arches of the cathedral, caught a glimpse of one of the oldest working clocks in the country and took the time to rest in the cathedral gardens outside on this warm spring day. I had a perfect time here and highly recommend anyone and everyone to visit this cathedral when in Wells.

Very expensive than visit as we were a group of 13 and no discounts if you do not book in advance which is a shame as the tickets were 14 per person and they did not offer the combined ticket for the palace which meant we skipped the visit to the palace as it would have set us back by another 14 pounds. So disappointed that we missed seeing the palace. The cathedral was very nice and the explanations all along were very good. I liked the unique scissor arches and the stained glass though not many were good. The second and oldest working condition clock was worth waiting to watch. I am giving 3 stars because the tourists could be guided better.

I was brought up in Somerset visiting Wells Cathedral from time to time with school and church trips, so a return 45 years later was a strange mix of happy memories and astonishment at all the things I missed in those previous visits! You come for the glorious west face, and the extraordinary clock, but it's the compact architecture and beautiful design that speaks. The stairs leading up to the chapter house and that room's octagonal design are gorgeous. Although the number of visitors is sometimes very high, you get a real sense that this is a building which houses a community of faith who are serious about their business.

We happened to spot this museum as we were exploring Wells Cathedral. The museum is across the road from the cathedral. We were welcomed into the museum by a lovely lady, who gave us some information as to the displays in each room and in which order to visit them. There are some permanent and some temporary displays. One room houses mined objects such as Mendip lead and other minerals, another display provides details about cave diving, and there was a display of pictures by local artists. It is a lovely little museum. Admission is £6 per adult, and there are concessions for children and students. A family ticket is also available for £12. Accessibility isn't very good as the building is a converted house. Some parts are quite narrow, and there are stairs to the upper rooms.

Have visited Wells many times but never been in this small museum. I wish I hadn't bothered. Was met by 2 very unfriendly and unwelcoming staff at the front desk who looked bored. I paid my £6 and they just remained silent. No information was offered on how to look around the museum, where to start or even what there was in there. Also, some of the display rooms were closed or in darkness. Didn't enjoy my visit at all, was slightly shocked by the experience.

Great museum, did not even know it was there an till I just walk upon it, has lots of stuff for all ages from dressing up to a place made to make it look like you are in a cave, and lots of info on cave and history around the area, and had a great talk with the staff about the town and area.

I made purely a museum visit, whilst there are frequently art exhibitions and activities held here. Delightful old school museum, mainly centred round the pioneering and lifelong archaeological work of Herbert Balch its founder. Very nice experience for adults and perhaps older children. All sorts included from geology and prehistory to local 'byegones' like a miniature replica of a Victorian antique shop and a display about an early photography studio. Wonderful icthyosaur fossil on the way in. I was not enamoured of the WW1 trench with dummies and recorded sounds, it seemed out of place to me, but loved the rest.

Museum is quite small but has some interesting exhibits. The exhibition on the Wells Asylum was very informative

Lovely little museum that is well worth the £4 entrance fee. The World War 1 trench exhibit is a must for those with young children. While the shops of Wells High Street exhibition is a welcome look at the past for everyone. The 18th and 19th century samplers are fascinating, but you'll need a torch because they are kept in semi-darkness to avoid the natural dyes fading. The volunteers were friendly, polite and willing to help with any questions and chatted with us as if we were old friends.(30/4/22)

Great rock collection from Herbert Balch, the founder of the museum. Building and improvement work, funded by a Lottery Heritage Fund Grant has finished, with two upstairs galleries remodeled. Definitely a Five Star local museum, with great short exhibitions of local interest, some access problems for those who has any mobility issues due to the building being Grade 2 Listed, though.

Good Saturday market. Variation in stall holders, interesting crafts, quality products. Disappointedly, the farmers market in the week was weak, with many of the same stalls from the weekend and not many foodie stalls. Still, a nice wander about in the spring sunshine in a nice place was worth it.

We visited on a Saturday whilst on a weekend break in nearby Glastonbury. The market is in a wonderful setting in the historic heart of Wells. A good range of stalls selling a variety of goods.

Wells market is excellent. We went in February and thoroughly enjoyed it. Went came back last weekend and it was even better. Lots of great products and amazing food. If we lived closer we’d be going all the time. Lots or reasonably priced parking near by and Union Street car parks has public toilets.

Nice little market with plenty of stalls selling local and homemade products. Was glad to visit Wells on a day when the market was operating.

I really loved this place. It was so colourful and vibrant. There was an excellent variety of stalls which sold fresh food. There were also fresh fruit and vegetable stands. There was one lovely stall which was very near the entrance to The Bishop's Palace. The clothing showcased all of the colours of the rainbow. I am far too shy to wear anything that colourful, but I can see the appeal. I also like the fact that the vendors let you look at stuff as opposed to asking several questions so that you feel obligated to buy something. It is an ideal place to spend a few hours. The Town Crier was amazing . It was extremely entertaining to see him.

Great market. Lovely local regular traders with some recent new faces; and a fantastic buzz among the shoppers. Worth a trip and some good local eateries and pubs to enjoy. Local cafes a bit generic to be appealing

Loverly place to visit, a really ols courtyard with historic buildings all around

Excellent parish church. On a smaller scale to the Cathedral but worth a look inside as the interior has some interesting features.

Beautiful interior steeped in history, like much of Wells, with lots of unusual artifacts to see and saviour. We met a Dutch couple who thought it was Wells Cathedral! We put them right. Free street parking outside for an hour.

A beautiful church in Wells. We did the tower tour which was £4 per person and you get to see great views of Wells and have a go ringing the bells. (The tower tour is only on Sundays in August and you should book in advance via their email address). The church is notable for it's appearance in Hot Fuzz and features a stunning painted ceiling. We visited the cafe afterwards and had some cream teas which were delicious. The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable about the church and its history.

A beautiful church that's easy to overlook, so you may want to make sure you don't. It's free to have a look around and the church has a lovely tiled floor and even lovelier ceiling. The tower is the tallest in Somerset and tours to climb it are available. Donations welcomed as medieval churches are expensive to maintain!

Great to walk around this medieval church, no admittance charge, but we did leave a donation. For those that don't know, this church featured in the film "Hot Fuzz" so a bit of a trip down memoey lane too!

Beautiful,a proper working Church, wonderful atmosphere, loved it & its angel ceiling 🥰 (+ toilets a real bonus)

Lovely church. Didn't go inside, the grounds look nice, lots of dandelions growing 😊 visited while looking around hot fuzz locations.

Amazing food as always. Tried the 5 course tasting menu. Absolutely perfect 👌

Went for dinner last night 05/07/2024 to "Goodfellows at 7B". We'd previously been more than 2 years ago to its previous premises in the town centre. It's now the other side of the cathedral up the road from The Fountain Inn in St Thomas Street. Despite being a Friday it wasn't full by a long chalk but this venue's quite abit larger than before. The food remains excellent and the service is good but we did think, once we'd ordered, all the courses came too quickly and we weren't allowed to relax, enjoy the wine and chat. It all felt alittle rushed. The kitchen's open to the ground floor dining room - we've seen this before at other restaurants and sometimes it works but unsure if this was the case here. We appreciate why because the patron/chef Adam Fellows holds cooking demos and it's a nice place to do so. But it didn't add to the ambience or the intimacy of the place which we appreciated at its old venue. One big plus is no loud intrusive music!

Wonderful small restaurant with an open kitchen so you can see the chefs doing their magic on the delight you are going to get to eat! The dishes are delightful, tasty and interesting. We were in a hurry as we had a concert to attend but we still managed to get two courses in and it convinced us we'll be back soon for a more leisurely meal.

My husband and I enjoyed a Valentine's lunch. Fabulous food. Well presented.Quiet and comfortable restaurant. We will definitely return!

Excellent evening with superb food as always. Lovely to visit in your new location - wonderful service. Thank you.

I took my mum and sister here for lunch and wasn't disappointed! The food was delicious, beautiful and faultless. The atmosphere was relaxing and modern. The server was happy and knowledgeable. We all would highly recommend and we will definitely return.

We had a lovely meal. The food was excellent. The resturant had a great atmosphere. I thought the service was very good. We even got a tour of the open kitchen. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent food and cocktails, extensive menu, brilliant staff, fab atmosphere, nicely decorated! Chef is doing really good job ! We got a table with really nice view and had a great family get together. This is the place to go!

Absolutely lovely branch of the chain right at the centre of the marketplace. The far windows get a wonderful view of the palace and moat, even the cathedral beyond. The staff was extremely friendly and prompt. We were welcomed with a nice juice and service was very fast despite how busy the restaurant was. For someone who has a lot of Italian, it was nice to see a little different menu. The portion sizes were really good and the food, including the dessert was great. The ambience of the place is lovely and makes you want to spend some time here.

Excellent service, Peter was fab and gave great recommendations. We didn’t feel at all rushed and food that wasn’t quite up to standard was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Many thanks!

Had a lovely meal this lunchtime, the restaurant has a lovely vibe and nice views of the castle. Service was lovely, a tall young boy served us and was very attentive and even offered to take a photo of all of us. A table of 10 people and the food came nice and quickly and was lovely and the table was also cleared really quickly too. Honestly the only negative I could pick out was the toilets needed a new paint job. A very nice experience great food, great service and great atmosphere 👍👍

Had a great family lunch with our two kids. Food was excellent, like to be greeted with a touch of lemonade and the make your own ice cream sundae at the end was the highlight for my little ones. The adult pizzas were amazing too. Nice to have unlimited garlic mayo to dip as well. And the service we had from Matthew excellent, served us with a smile and most importantly was speedy and patient with our order. We’ll be back :)

We dropped in for a quick tea, had a lovely pizza each with great service and attention to our gluten free needs from our server John

Good service and lovely waitress. Pasta was cold sadly and brownie came with strawberry bubblegum icecream, which was horrific. Mushroom al forno was great. We have had lots of goood meals there and today it wasn’t anywhere near the usual standard.

I had dinner on Wednesday (22nd January), quite an early booking which was lovely so we could watch the restaurant slowly fill up and the atmosphere grow. From start to finish the experience was amazing. The food and the service were fantastic. The menu, although not much changed from my last visit, was incredible. I ordered almost every dish from the menu to share with my table and pretty much every dish was remarkable. To top off the experience, both of my servers remembered that I had booked the table for my mother’s birthday, and added a candle to a dessert. The whole experience was very special and I appreciate the care and attention we were shown by our two serves and the kitchen team.

Absolutely lovely meal here to celebrate a birthday. We had a number of small sharing plates and as a big meat eater this place really makes vegetables fun!!

Having visited Root Wells twice now it has solidified itself, in my opinion, as one of the best restaurants in Somerset 🙌🏻 Despite the small plates, each dish proved itself to be a little shining star cleverly designed by Root to include flavours that compliment each other. Although the restaurant itself is extremely modern, the service and atmosphere certainly didn't feel intimidating. Our server was beaming with smiles and laughter, and advised that the menu changes practically daily with the produce that is on offer. Each visit has been 10/10, I would highly recommend a visit in such a great location in the centre of Wells. I'll certainly be visiting again.

All the dishes we got were fantastic, so flavourful and interesting. Would go back if I happened to be in the area again!

Absolutely amazing! We rang in advance to double check there were vegan options and the person we spoke to was so helpful and reassuring. All the staff were so friendly, food was brilliant and the drinks were excellent. Great value food, and we loved that each dish came when it was ready so we could try one at a time before moving onto the next. Highlight of our trip to Wells, will definitely be coming back!

Wheelchair accessible entrance and ground floor loo - not accessible but manageable for me as a ambulatory wheelchair user; plenty of room in the restaurant for a wheelchair or rollator. Small plates, vegetable focused and fabulous! Incredible and unusual combinations. A beetroot, pickled grape and walnut dish was a standout. Plenty of gluten free options. Great service - attentive but not overbearing. Heartily recommend!

What a wonderful place! Clean, modern restaurant in the heart of Wells. Superb staff, very helpful, very responsive. Gorgeous food, plate after plate of lovely flavours and textures. Not a vegetarian restaurant but you could skip the meat very easily and still have a stonking good meal! Great food served simply.

Fabulous speciality shop in the heart of Wells. Fantastic guest roasts on offer including several v60 options. Coffee was prepared to a master standard with velvet milk and optimal temperatures. Will be back time and again to try the other intriguing single origin options!

Great coffee (tried the flat white, espresso and americano). Nice delicacies - I especially liked the raspberry friand; the cookies were nice as well. Worth getting out of your way for a nice cup of coffee.

Absolutely amazing coffee, I popped in to get a quick takeaway coffee, ended up chatting with a couple of people in there and making new connections. The name is absolutely spot on, though they may be strangers at first they certainly are friendly, and it's very welcoming. Overall I would highly recommend this independent café and certainly recommend it over the chains in the high street.

Went here for a coffee, the barista was so helpful and knew his stuff. Helped us to choose a delicious v60 coffee, of which he had several. What a rare treat to find somewhere like this on holiday, highly recommended for coffee lovers.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty coffee, what more could you want :-)

Lovely little cafe - coffee (Cortado) is great, sausage roll delicious and outdoor covered seating area is very useful for rainy days! No hot food but plenty of cakes!

Lovely little coffee shop with interesting cakes and excellent specialty coffee! Can't recommend it enough ☕️

Absolutely loved eating here. Service was fast and friendly. We had the red lentil pie and pizza; the food was lovely, fresh and flavourful. Gorgeous cosy seating area with plenty of natural light. First time in Wells and I would come back just to eat here.

The celery salad and quiche were especially good, lovely atmosphere, healthy food at a very reasonable price. Very good service also.

Wonderful cafe/restaurant with a big range of very tasty and healthy dishes. Great for everything from brunch through to afternoon coffee and cakes! Plenty of seating in a number of interesting rooms; also, some in a small and pretty garden.

Great options and variable menu which changes throughout the week. Fantastic food. Some of it is cooked to order but most of it is already made waiting to be served and isn’t always hot, but still tasty nevertheless. Service was friendly, however you do have to queue up like it’s a school dinner with a tray. Building is quirky with seats and chairs here and there, best to go when it’s quiet and not on the weekend if you’re bringing friends. I absolutely love the fact it’s vegetarian. I can see why it’s a top spot in Somerset.

A brilliant place with a very nice caring owner and where people actually take customer satisfaction seriously. The vegetarian and vegan food looks absolutely delicious, and the coffee is strong and hot. Besides serving meals at all times of the day they also run an excellent whole food store. You can find them on Facebook and online. Oh, and they also do homeware, gifts and curiosities. Incidentally, they came 3rd out of 67 restaurants rated in Wells, and for a vegetarian restaurant that is really saying something.

I needed somewhere to have lunch whilst I work and Good Earth was on my list. This place is cosy yet full of character and life. It was busy downstairs so conveniently I went upstairs where I was quieter. My quiche salad was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. I highly recommend this place for those who want a coffee and a chat with old friends, that’s definitely the vibe I got from the customers.

Keeps running out of the basic foods like BREAD, BEANS & JACKETS!! AT LUNCH TIME!….Ok I’ll grab a soup, sorry “ NO BREAD” only a cold garlic slice, and that will cost you extra!!! It’s winter, Soup is served with a hot crusty roll or bread! Not a slice of cold garlic bread! All three times we have visited and menus on the large board are either wiped clean in front of you or staff tell you no longer available! We had family down from Oxford and had enough of your excuses this time. Never again. The rude manager who said to us, when we left “I’ve never seen you in here before!!” Please see receipts, in photos from my bank” do better if you are independent as you keep banging on about to me. Please don’t make your problems, mine!