Gardener's Corner: October 2024 We have had a real mix of weather this September, and it must have been one of the wettest on record. Most of the rain fell in short periods, leading to a very muddy Well Pool and moat. It did not affect us too much in the garden, as...

Gardener's Corner: September 2024 September has become a bumper month in recent years; it is becoming warmer and sunnier, which has been good for garden interest. Following a warm August—albeit rather cloudy, with a decent amount of rainfall here in Wells—the gardens...

The Cost of Being a Bishop Article featured in Picture Post, 1 October 1949 Written by Caryl Brahms Photographs by Raymond S. Kleboe     What are the expenses of his customary, and indeed due, pomp and circumstance? How does he spend his working day? What...

Are you aged 11-18, enjoy taking photos, fancy winning £50 and seeing your work exhibited at The Bishop’s Palace? Young photographers are being encouraged to enter a new competition at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, which is also providing free Photo Workshops with a...

Gardener's Corner: August 2024 July started very cool and damp but ended very hot and sunny. As a result, the gardens have looked particularly full and colourful this summer. August will be a bumper month this year throughout the gardens. The borders that are planted...

  The Bishop’s Palace in Wells will be bringing the summer holidays to a dramatic close over the August Bank Holiday weekend by joining forces with medieval re-enactors and combat specialists Bowlore Medieval. Encamped in the stunning ruins of the Great Hall on...

Gardener's Corner: July 2024 Whatever the weather, we have planted the gardens to be as colourful and interesting as possible throughout July. The hot border is a good example with Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ (perhaps not so suitable for the Bishops' gardens!) which has rich...

  Vikings will be introducing the forgotten skills of the Viking Age craftspeople to visitors at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells this July, whilst fierce warriors will amaze with the combat skills and weaponry that made the Vikings feared! Draca Beordor Viking Age...

Gardener's Corner: June 2024 Following a very wet May with 5.5 inches of rain and a very mild month, the garden is looking incredibly lush and full of promise as we begin June. The fat rose buds are slowly breaking into flower, and our new stumpery has really...

The Knights of the Warwick Warriers will be fighting for glory at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells this June.  Visitors will be encouraged to choose their favourite knight and support them as they shoot, battle and fight throughout the day for the grand prize! Ever...