Situated at the heart of Somerset, there are plenty of nearby attractions that can help make your stay in Wells all the better.
Somerset has lots of surprises waiting to be discovered. As one of the larger English counties, Somerset has stunning beaches, green countryside, woodlands, lakes & more, covering a wide range of landscapes & environments. There’s so much to explore in this wonderful county, that even those lucky enough to live in Somerset are continually discovering its gems; wildflower meadows, beach waterfalls, ancient wells, unique carvings & underground reservoirs.
These hidden gems can be found in addition to the well-known landmarks of Somerset, such as Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral or Exmoor, which have secrets of their own to be explored.
Somerset has lots of surprises waiting to be discovered. As one of the larger English counties, Somerset has stunning beaches, green countryside, woodlands, lakes & more, covering a wide range of landscapes & environments. There’s so much to explore in this wonderful county, that even those lucky enough to live in Somerset are continually discovering its gems; wildflower meadows, beach waterfalls, ancient wells, unique carvings & underground reservoirs.
These hidden gems can be found in addition to the well-known landmarks of Somerset, such as Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral or Exmoor, which have secrets of their own to be explored.
Before venturing far, let’s not forget what sits right on the doorstep of The Ancient Gatehouse – Wells. Not many cities the size of Wells can boast so many beautiful landmarks – but that’s probably why it’s a key stop on any tour of Somerset. The smallest city in England, thanks to its incredible Gothic Cathedral, Vicars close situated near the Cathedral is still inhabited with Vicars choral and is the oldest medieval street in Western Europe. The Bishops palace is the home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years, this stunning medieval palace is open for all to enjoy. There is a lovely walk from the Palace fields into a lovely village named Dulcote looping back into Wells via a wooded area if desired.
Wells blends small-town charm with the confidence of international fame – many international films and TV series continue to be filmed here each year.
Not far from Wells (5 minutes by car, 30 minutes on foot) are the ancient limestone caves known collectively as ‘Wookey Hole’. As well as the caves, Wookey boats a circus, pirate adventure golf, museum and much more!
A short drive from Wells is the famous town of Glastonbury, Possibly the quirkiest town in England. Steeped in history, myth and the smell of incense. It is also home of the famous Glastonbury Festival.
A 30 mile route from uphill in Weston super Mare, passing through Bleadon hill, Loxton, shipham, Cheddar, Priddy, Wookey hole and then finishing in Beautiful Wells.
This could be walked the other way around Starting in Wells.
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A traffic free route across Somerset from Shepton Mallet to Clevedon by the sea. A safe path for cyclists and walkers alike.
Steam Engines, Coasts, Cideries, Gorges, Skiing, safari (Longleat) and much more are available to the curious visitor. Go to https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/ to learn more.
