Top Things to do in Wells
Countries
10 Things to Do in Wells That You Shouldn't Miss
The name Wells comes from the city's three wells dedicated to St. Andrew. Now there's a fun factoid to fill up your next awkward silence. In England's smallest city, you won't find the big summer crowds of nearby Glastonbury. Instead, you'll have more than enough room to sight-see as you please. And there are plenty of youth clubs to entertain the kiddies while you wander. The cathedral in Wells is the landmark attraction, but also check out the nearby Bristol Zoo Gardens and International Helicopter Museum.
Restaurants in Wells
1. Wells Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
This 12th-century Cathedral is a fine example of Early Gothic architecture.
Reviewed By tentgirl - tentgirl
What an incredible Cathedral! First, found easy parking nearby in South Street and then cut through M&Co to get to the high street and marketplace so no more than a leisurely 10 minute walk. The cathedrals staff are so friendly and the grounds are immaculate. I happened to walk in during a rehearsal for St. Luke's Passion which was being performed the next day so that was lucky. Also, at the back, you can light a candle. There's plenty to do around the Cathedral so you can easily spend half a day in England's smallest city. Recommended donation according to the Cathedral is £6 for an adult.
2. Wookey Hole Magical Mirror Maze
Overall Ratings
4 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By samroz3 - London, United Kingdom
As another reviewer has said this is not a stand alone attraction or an attraction on it's own. The mirror maze is very small and took less than a minute to navigate. I am sure that this might be entertaining for toddlers and small children but I felt that for adults the mirror maze wasn't big enough and didn't twist and turn enough to make it amusing.
3. Glastonbury Tor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By goldenapplejane - Glastonbury, United Kingdom
There isn't any parking close to the Tor, but a shuttle bus leaves from the Abbey car park (fees for parking apply) on the High Street at regular intervals. Alternatively, you can walk along Chilkwell Street and call at Well House Lane, where the Red and White Springs flank the lane. One route to the top starts here; the other at the top of this lane. The path is quite steep but paved, with steps.
At the top, it's often much windier than below, and can be quite chilly. There's a plaque which identifies the visible landmarks. It's worth bringing binoculars. Dogs are allowed, on leads as there are often sheep or cattle grazing the slopes.
4. Ring o Bells
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By paul w - Surrey
Excellent really goof food - this is my second review on the same restaurant pub - but for some reason hasn't registered properly with trip advisor, all my previous comments still apply.
5. Sense Hair Skin Body
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
A high end Somerset salon offering a wide selection of professional hair & skincare services. Our professional hair team and skincare therapists provide services and treatments for both men and women including; hair colouring, cutting and styling complimented by Elemis body treatments and facials, and a full range of grooming services.
Reviewed By JanefromSomerset - Wells, United Kingdom
On the road between Wells and Glastonbury this salon has much easier parking than in Wells. The staff are excellent and the organisation is slick. Hairdressing (obviously) plus beauty treatments in a calm, relaxed setting. I have never been kept waiting in all the years that this place has been open!
6. Vicar's Close
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 764 reviews
Reviewed By PeterHillsLewes - Lewes, United Kingdom
I have visited here a number of times and am always impressed by the substantial chimneys. Unfortunately every time I have been there have been vehicles parked in places detecting from the sense of history. However, this time there were only a couple so managed to get a picture unsullied by modern day items.
7. Wookey Hole Caves
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
A series of caves that sheltered Stone Age people.
Reviewed By alisonbielecka - Scotland
website made the caves look amazing. In the middle of a very pretty village and plenty of free parking. Queue for tatty paper tickets then a ridiculous queue to get into caves. You can hire buggies for £10 but the caves are completely inappropriate for buggies you'd spend longer clipping the kids in and out of the buggy for them to be worth it. We came early on Good Friday and were probably the 2nd tour of the day so "only" queued for about 20 minutes to get in. When we came out the queue was ridiculous. Tour was too slow and very tedious. People chatting (not the guide's fault) but if they wan't people to listen they need mics. The information they gave could have been on plaques or a guidebook rather than a tour. I was bored out of my skull. Cost us nearly £50 for two adults and a 4 year old for the day. You can spend less than that and get a year's membership to SS Great Britain. The 4D cinema show was a whole world of weird. It's themed as a witches spell gone wrong but after a long introduction involving a witch and a bat you go into a cinema where they show Ice Age in 4D??? WTF? Our 4 year old loved the soft play and as we visited on a miserable rainy day it was a godsend. We had 2 sausage rolls and 2 cups of tea and it cost us over £10. The Victorian arcade is charming but I am sorry we came here. Filled a day but I'd have rather gone back to another museum in Bristol paid the same and had a better time. Don't go.
8. St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses
Overall Ratings
5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Michelle B - Braintree, United Kingdom
After the busy hustle and bustle of the town centre, just a short way off is this tiny, ancient chapel with simple white washed walls. They also have alms houses that depict how they would have been used and a peaceful little garden, smelling beautifully of lavender.
It is like an oasis of calm.
They also have a lovely little gift shop selling the lavender that they grow and other handmade things.
9. The Bishop's Palace and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years this stunning medieval palace is open for all to enjoy. Surrounded by a breathtaking moat with resident Mute swans, you can cross the Drawbridge to experience a true hidden gem in the heart of the City of Wells. The Palace sits within 14 acres of RHS partner Gardens, including the beautiful well pools from which the city takes its name. In the Arboretum is the newly developed "Dragon's Lair" children's playground to tire out little legs. There are daily Guided Tours, a Cafe serving delicious lunches, cakes and hot and cold drinks. Dogs are welcome on leads.
Reviewed By mmg671 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Very quiet and calming place to spend a few hours enjoying the Gardens and surrounding buildings. A must place to visit while in Wells.
10. Ebbor Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Lynette P - Exeter, United Kingdom
It is a walk for the more able and adventurous. It was rather muddy and slippery under foot and made the climbing up the gorge a little unsteady at times, and with a young child a little tricky, but the nature, views and overall experience is worth the few negatives. A wonderful couple of hours, and a couple of lovely spots for a snack and sit down.
TAGS
