There’s more than just traditional Mothering Sunday Afternoon Teas on offer at The Bishop’s Palace this year.

Alongside the tasty finger sandwiches, homemade sausage rolls, scones and desserts, a complementary glass of fizz will be offered to every mum arriving for Afternoon Tea in the Palace’s atmospheric Undercroft on Mothering Sunday.  Plus, this year admission to the Palace and Gardens is also included with every meal.

The heritage site is always a popular destination but there’s so much more on offer now with the introduction of new multimedia tours of the Palace building.  Designed to provide 45 minutes of engaging content, there’s a choice of an adult version or one tailored for a more family audience, including quizzes, treasure hunts and even talking Bishops from years gone by!

The Bishop’s Table café was named after Bishop’s Ken’s tradition of inviting twelve poor men and women of Wells to share a meal at his table when in residence at the Palace. Bishop Ken was Bishop at the Palace from 1685-1691 and visitors can now see him come alive in the Long Gallery as part of a group of talking portraits available through the devices; a fitting complement to the hospitality on offer from the Bishop’s Table with their Afternoon Teas.

The Mothering Sunday Afternoon Teas and Palace admission package can be booked via the Palace’s website at www.bishopspalace.org.uk