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The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
Type:Historic House / Palace
Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission – Adult 12 month re-entry | £17.50 per ticket |
| Admission - Adult Online Discount Day Visit only | £14.00 per ticket |
| Admission – Child 12 month re-entry | £8.75 per ticket |
| Admission- Child Online Discount Day Visit only | £7.00 per ticket |
| Admission- Family 1 Adult | £31.00 family |
| Admission- Family 2 Adults | £48.50 per ticket |
| Admission- Student/ Blue Light Cards | £12.50 per ticket |
| The Bishop’s Palace/Wells Cathedral Joint Day Tick | £20.00 per ticket |
The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens runs the Gift Aid on Entry Scheme which lets us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* – an extra 25 per cent at no cost to you – all of which goes straight back into the upkeep of this unique, Grade I listed, historic site.
Interested in membership with The Bishop’s Palace? Find out more on our website.
The Bishop’s Palace is easily reached from Bath (21 miles), Bristol (21 miles) and Glastonbury (8 miles).
The main routes to Wells are the A371 and the A39.
There is a drop-off point for vehicles smaller than a minibus outside the main entrance . For larger vehicles, the drop off point is on Sadler Street. There are three spaces on site for accessible parking, however, it is necessary to book these at least 48 hours before arrival.
Otherwise, The Palace site is a short walk from all central car parks: for long stays use Waitrose’s Whiting Way car park, BA5 2PJ (top car park) or Morrisons car park on East Somerset Way, BA5 1SQ.
First Buses 29, 77, 126, 173/4, 375, 376, 377, X75 all stop or pass through Wells. Alight at Wells Bus Station or ask the bus driver if they stop at Wells Market.
The nearest railway stations are Castle Cary (9 miles), Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa (both 21 miles), where you will find bus links to Wells.
| Season 29 Mar 2024 - 28 Oct 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
| Season 29 Oct 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Last admission is 30 minutes before closure.
During the Christmas Holidays, the Palace will maintain normal public opening hours, with the exception of the following closures:
• Christmas Eve (closed from 2 pm onwards)
• Christmas Day
• Boxing Day
• New Year’s Day
• 2nd January
• 3rd January
We will reopen to the public at 10am on the 4th of January 2025.
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