Guidebook for Wells
Sightseeing
Possibly the most beautiful of England's great Cathedrals - but then we are biased! Come to listen to the world class choir and marvel at the towering arches.
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Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenPossibly the most beautiful of England's great Cathedrals - but then we are biased! Come to listen to the world class choir and marvel at the towering arches.
Well's Farmer's market, every Wednesday and Saturday, is one of the best in the county. Buy lunch from the stalls then sit out at tables in the street watching the world go by.
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Market Place
Market PlaceWell's Farmer's market, every Wednesday and Saturday, is one of the best in the county. Buy lunch from the stalls then sit out at tables in the street watching the world go by.
Fabulous fairytale castle with a moat and swans and a great café. In the summer there are lost of events for kids and concerts for adults. You can walk there easily from here
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Tuinen van het Bisschoppelijk Paleis
Fabulous fairytale castle with a moat and swans and a great café. In the summer there are lost of events for kids and concerts for adults. You can walk there easily from here
There is a steep but short climb to this iconic landmark. Have lunch in Glastonbury after and marvel at shops selling witches' paraphanalia ( yes,really!)
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Glastonbury Tor
There is a steep but short climb to this iconic landmark. Have lunch in Glastonbury after and marvel at shops selling witches' paraphanalia ( yes,really!)
Have your walking boots with you. As well as the caves, there are fabulous walks on top of the ridge and around. Awesome views.
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Cheddar Gorge
Have your walking boots with you. As well as the caves, there are fabulous walks on top of the ridge and around. Awesome views.
A bit commercial and some of the attractions are now looking tired, but it's got to be done - Kids LOVE it!
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Wookey Hole-grotten
High StreetA bit commercial and some of the attractions are now looking tired, but it's got to be done - Kids LOVE it!
Everything Else
Wells Cathedral School
15 The LibertyOnly a few minutes away
Downside School
18 minutes away
Millfield School
20 minutes away
Millfield Preparatory School
18 minutes away
King's Bruton
Plox24 minutes away
Bruton School for Girls
Sunny Hill24 minutes away
We are just below the East Mendip Way which starts at Wells Cathedral and ends in Frome. Go to the Long Distance Walkers Association website at ldwa.org.uk for more info and maps.
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Mendip Hills
We are just below the East Mendip Way which starts at Wells Cathedral and ends in Frome. Go to the Long Distance Walkers Association website at ldwa.org.uk for more info and maps.
Lovely little art gallery with fabulous shop selling local craft. a number of artists have their studios here and you can wander through and see what they are up to.
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Black Swan Arts
2 Bridge StLovely little art gallery with fabulous shop selling local craft. a number of artists have their studios here and you can wander through and see what they are up to.
Shopping
Fantastic range of designer outlet stores including Toast,Orla Keily, Jack Wills , Margaret Howell etc. The Mulberry Factory shop is conveniently next door!
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Kilver Court
Kilver StreetFantastic range of designer outlet stores including Toast,Orla Keily, Jack Wills , Margaret Howell etc. The Mulberry Factory shop is conveniently next door!
My absolutely favourite clothes shop in Wells. Theo has an amazing eye and has put together a divine collection.
The Laundry
58 High StMy absolutely favourite clothes shop in Wells. Theo has an amazing eye and has put together a divine collection.
The reclamation yard to beat all rec yards. Even if you are not looking to buy, its worth a visit just to gawp at its incredible collection of extraordinary stuff from around the world
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Wells Reclamation Co
The reclamation yard to beat all rec yards. Even if you are not looking to buy, its worth a visit just to gawp at its incredible collection of extraordinary stuff from around the world
My favourite shopping street in the whole of Somerset. It's chock full of unusual on-off shops and is great for gifts. Best craft shop is OWL - selling Hogweed Pottery and Phaedra Glass
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Catherine Hill
Catherine HillMy favourite shopping street in the whole of Somerset. It's chock full of unusual on-off shops and is great for gifts. Best craft shop is OWL - selling Hogweed Pottery and Phaedra Glass
Arts & Culture
Only 10 minutes away from the Festival site. We will be offering a taxi service as part of our Glastonbury package. Email me for more details
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Glastonbury Festival site
Only 10 minutes away from the Festival site. We will be offering a taxi service as part of our Glastonbury package. Email me for more details
Great Live music venue. Also hosts regular flea and farmers' markets.
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Cheese & Grain
Justice LaneGreat Live music venue. Also hosts regular flea and farmers' markets.
Our favourite theatre. Always offering imaginative productions from touring companies. Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory is gaining a well- earned reputation for brilliant new interpretations.
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Tobacco Factory Market
Raleigh RoadOur favourite theatre. Always offering imaginative productions from touring companies. Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory is gaining a well- earned reputation for brilliant new interpretations.
If you like Georgian architecture you'll love this exquisite Palladian mansion. The gardens are pretty special too with its magnificent lake dotted with classical temples and mystical grottos.
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Stourhead
If you like Georgian architecture you'll love this exquisite Palladian mansion. The gardens are pretty special too with its magnificent lake dotted with classical temples and mystical grottos.
Currently the talk of Somerset, Hauser & Wirth is a pioneering gallery and art centre situated in a beautifully restored farm. It also houses the Roth Bar and Grill. Great for lunch, Family friendly.
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Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneCurrently the talk of Somerset, Hauser & Wirth is a pioneering gallery and art centre situated in a beautifully restored farm. It also houses the Roth Bar and Grill. Great for lunch, Family friendly.
Food Scene
Part of the Soho House private members Club : Just a 25 minutes drive away
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Babington House
Charity LanePart of the Soho House private members Club : Just a 25 minutes drive away
Chic local pub, recently refurbished, in one of the counties most lovely villages. There is a great river walk nearby. Attracts the Babington crowd who all live nearby
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The Talbot Inn
Selwood StreetChic local pub, recently refurbished, in one of the counties most lovely villages. There is a great river walk nearby. Attracts the Babington crowd who all live nearby
Laidback and trendy, At the Chapel is a favourite with artists and yummy mummies alike. As well as the restaurant, there is a bakery selling the most delicious breads and pastries.
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At The Chapel
28 High StLaidback and trendy, At the Chapel is a favourite with artists and yummy mummies alike. As well as the restaurant, there is a bakery selling the most delicious breads and pastries.
The nearest pub to us, just changed owners and is very good for lunch or dinner.
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The Fountain Inn
1 Saint Thomas StreetThe nearest pub to us, just changed owners and is very good for lunch or dinner.
Our favourite pizza restaurant in Wells, run by a local Italian family. Don't be put off by the décor, the pizzas are delicious, but service can be sometimes slow at busy times.
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Da Luciano Pizzeria
15-17 Broad StOur favourite pizza restaurant in Wells, run by a local Italian family. Don't be put off by the décor, the pizzas are delicious, but service can be sometimes slow at busy times.
ASK Italian
Market PlaceIf you prefer main stream chains, the pizzas are always good.
The Swan
Cheddar RoadGorgeous, stylish gastro pub set in picturesque Wedmore.
A unique pub/restaurant on the Somerset Levels. with a great deck overlooking the river. Funky, kitch and scruffy but a fantastic range of beers, amazing food and live music. Recommended by Sawdays
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The Sheppey
A unique pub/restaurant on the Somerset Levels. with a great deck overlooking the river. Funky, kitch and scruffy but a fantastic range of beers, amazing food and live music. Recommended by Sawdays
Riverside Indian Fusion
Glastonbury RoadGood curry, decent prices
Something different for Wells, lovely authentic Greek food.
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The Greek Taverna
20 Union StSomething different for Wells, lovely authentic Greek food.
The Three Horseshoes Inn
Great pub for Sunday lunch in very pretty village
Really lovely gastro pub in pretty village. Gorgeous food, if a little pricy.
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The Red Lion Inn
North StreetReally lovely gastro pub in pretty village. Gorgeous food, if a little pricy.
Great, stylish Country House Restaurant serving imaginative cuisine using local produce. Well worth the drive.
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The Pig - near Bath
Great, stylish Country House Restaurant serving imaginative cuisine using local produce. Well worth the drive.
A new restaurant in a great location. Does breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves a mix of fine dining/bistro type food. Attentive, professional, staff.
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Ensemble
12 Sadler StA new restaurant in a great location. Does breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves a mix of fine dining/bistro type food. Attentive, professional, staff.
Fantastic little Vegetarian place serving delicious food. Best for lunch
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The Good Earth
4 Priory RdFantastic little Vegetarian place serving delicious food. Best for lunch
The hippest joint in town. Go on Friday evenings for DJ and cocktails and rub shoulders with the Bruton Celeb crowd down for the weekend
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Roth Bar & Grill
Dropping LaneThe hippest joint in town. Go on Friday evenings for DJ and cocktails and rub shoulders with the Bruton Celeb crowd down for the weekend
Simply the best coffee in town! Loaf is a hip cafe and bakery in the 'Artisan Quarter' of Wells - a mews containing several independent stores. In the summer you can sit outside in the sheltered courtyard. Does great breakfast too - oh, and delicious homemade pies and beer on Saturday nights.
Loaf
38 Market StSimply the best coffee in town! Loaf is a hip cafe and bakery in the 'Artisan Quarter' of Wells - a mews containing several independent stores. In the summer you can sit outside in the sheltered courtyard. Does great breakfast too - oh, and delicious homemade pies and beer on Saturday nights.
Great place to stop for a drink in town. Its well located and is nicely decorated. Food is basic pub grub but pretty decent.
White Hart Pub & Rooms
19-21 Sadler StGreat place to stop for a drink in town. Its well located and is nicely decorated. Food is basic pub grub but pretty decent.