George’s Wells area guidebook
Sightseeing
It's an amazing Cathedral with so many different parts to explore including the Chapter House, The Chained Library, the Nave, the Lady Chapel and some incredible clocks! See here for more details: https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/highlights/ A top tip is to join an organised tour of the Cathedral https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/tours/ (including free daily tours) and if you have a head for height and want to look behind the scenes then book a High Parts tour https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/tours/highparts/
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Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenIt's an amazing Cathedral with so many different parts to explore including the Chapter House, The Chained Library, the Nave, the Lady Chapel and some incredible clocks! See here for more details: https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/highlights/ A top tip is to join an organised tour of the Cathedral https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/tours/ (including free daily tours) and if you have a head for height and want to look behind the scenes then book a High Parts tour https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/tours/highparts/
Vicars’ Close was built over 650 years ago to house the Vicars Choral and it has since been continuously inhabited by their successors. Vicars’ Close is unique; physically connected to Wells Cathedral and the most complete example of a medieval Close in the UK. Vicars' Close is claimed to be the oldest purely residential street with original buildings surviving intact in Europe. See here for more details: https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/history/heritage-conservation/vicars-close-a-medieval-street/
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Vicar's Close
Vicar's CloseVicars’ Close was built over 650 years ago to house the Vicars Choral and it has since been continuously inhabited by their successors. Vicars’ Close is unique; physically connected to Wells Cathedral and the most complete example of a medieval Close in the UK. Vicars' Close is claimed to be the oldest purely residential street with original buildings surviving intact in Europe. See here for more details: https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/history/heritage-conservation/vicars-close-a-medieval-street/
An incredible place to visit. The gardens are also beautiful and it's a great place to escape and relax. There is also an enchanting play area for kids.
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Gärten des Bischofspalastes
An incredible place to visit. The gardens are also beautiful and it's a great place to escape and relax. There is also an enchanting play area for kids.
Fancy getting some fresh air and enjoying the best views of Somerset? A walk up Glastonbury tour is exhilarating and gives you a chance to explore the town of Glastonbury and Glastonbury Abbey ruins at the same time. Glastonbury is about 15 minutes from Wells
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Glastonbury Tor
Fancy getting some fresh air and enjoying the best views of Somerset? A walk up Glastonbury tour is exhilarating and gives you a chance to explore the town of Glastonbury and Glastonbury Abbey ruins at the same time. Glastonbury is about 15 minutes from Wells
Days out
Wookey Hole Caves is extremely popular for family days out. Not only are there the famous caves there are many other attractions to be enjoyed! See here for details.
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Wookey Hole Höhlen
High StreetWookey Hole Caves is extremely popular for family days out. Not only are there the famous caves there are many other attractions to be enjoyed! See here for details.
Longleat is a brilliant day out for the family. There is a world famous safari park, zoo, boat rides amongst sea lions, adventure parks, hedge maze, train rides and there is the incredible stately home to look round. It is about 45 minutes drive from Wells.
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Longleat House
Longleat is a brilliant day out for the family. There is a world famous safari park, zoo, boat rides amongst sea lions, adventure parks, hedge maze, train rides and there is the incredible stately home to look round. It is about 45 minutes drive from Wells.
Food scene
Goodfellows
5B Sadler StA great restaurant specialising in delicious seafood.