
Afternoon teas and talking portraits make a memorable Mothering Sunday at The Bishop’s Palace
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...

The Best Place to See Snowdrops in Somerset
Where is the best place to see snowdrops in Somerset?The Bishop’s Palace in Wells, Somerset can be considered one of the best places in Somerset to see snowdrops. With 14 acres of RHS partner gardens, visitors can experience a breathtaking display of Galanthus. A...

New multi-media guided tours enhance the visitor experience
After many months of research, audience consultation and content creation The Bishop’s Palace is now sharing the wonderful stories of the medieval Palace building and its people with visitors via new multi-media audio visual guides. The tours are designed to...

Gardener’s Corner: February 2025
Gardener's Corner: February 2025 January was colder than last year with an average temperature of about 4.5c but it was another extremely wet, and at times very windy month with around 6 inches of rain. The rain tended to fall in intense bursts and there were some...

Gardener’s Corner: December 2024
Gardener's Corner: December 2024 December is another very physical month in the garden. While we are always busy, there is no doubt that the hardest work happens in the autumn and winter. This is probably a good thing, as it helps keep us warm on colder days. When the...

Family-Friendly Activities at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells, Somerset
Family-Friendly Activities at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells, Somerset We have plenty of family-friendly activities at The Bishop's Palace, so get ready for an unforgettable adventure that’s packed with excitement, learning, and a touch of history! Nestled in the heart...

Garden Illuminations and decorated Palace rooms to mark the Christmas season at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells
Visitors to The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells will once again be celebrating the magic of the Christmas season this December with garden Illuminations, festive decorations, workshops, Father Christmas, music and delicious food on offer. The rooms of the...

Filming Location in Wells Somerset
Filming Location in Wells Somerset: The Bishop's Palace The Bishop's Palace and Gardens has become a prime filming location in Wells, Somerset, featuring in some of the most notable film and TV productions of the past 20 years. With 14 acres of...

Discover Our Christmas Artisan Market Stallholders
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Artisan Market last weekend! We had a fantastic time, and we hope you found all the festive treasures you were looking for! Here’s a list of our wonderful stallholders, complete with links to their websites...

Gardener’s Corner: November 2024
Gardener's Corner: November 2024 November is most definitely a season of change. The natural cycle of setting seed and senescence is upon us, bringing with it all the beauty in the garden. Seed heads stand tall, leaves turn a chameleon of colours, and the garden’s...