Bishop’s Palace Wells
The fortress-like Bishop’s Palace in Wells, just opposite Wells Cathedral, is the 800-year-old home of the Bishop of Wells.
Palace walls
The palace has 14 acres of gardens both within and outside the palace including the springs which gives the city its name.
The palace is surrounded by a moat
History
Bishop Jocelin Trotman began building the palace and deer park in 1206. Visitors enter the palace through the Gatehouse via a portcullis and drawbridge.
Within the palace, the ruined Great Hall acts as a decorative feature to the lovely gardens. The Bishop’s private chapel dates from the late 13th century and is a gem.
In the Outer Gardens the springs, which give the city its name, pour out 100 litres per second into a well pool, from where the water flows into the moat to and then into the River Sheppey.
Gatehouse with a portcullis and drawbridge
Access – Getting There
The Bishops Palace
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2PD
Tel: 01749 988111
The palace opens from 10.30 am
White Hart Hotel in Wells
Wells is southwest of Bath and also close to Weston-super-mare and Glastonbury. From the M5 motorway exit at junction 22.
Nearby
The White Hart Hotel is very close by and provides excellent accommodation in Wells in a historic building.
Map
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