Mendip School Students Gain Valuable Experience at The Bishop’s Palace
Students from The Mendip School are gaining hands-on work experience at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells, thanks to an ongoing partnership that benefits both The Palace Trust and the young people involved. The Mendip School, based in Shepton Mallet, is a...
Battles, Banquets and Brave Tales – History Comes to Life this June at The Bishop’s Palace
14th & 15th June 2025, 9.30am–5pm Step into the past this summer at History Live!, a brand new event at The Bishop’s Palace. Taking place on the 14th and 15th June 2025, this immersive weekend will be packed with excitement for families, history lovers and...
Gardener’s Corner: May 2025
April was another dry and very mild month. Like March, it is likely to set records in several areas of the UK. Here in Somerset, we had a little rain during the second half of the month. May tends to be a little wetter than April on average, probably due to the...
Fluffy Arrivals on the Moat: Cygnets Hatch at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells
Fluffy Arrivals on the Moat: Cygnets Hatch at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells There was great excitement at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells as this year’s cygnets hatched on the nest of the Palace’s much-loved swans, Grace and Gabriel. The nest, located beside...
Thousands of new tulips burst into colour at The Bishop’s Palace as part of exciting new planting scheme
Over 40,000 tulip bulbs have burst into colour this April at The Bishop’s Palace. Back in November 2024, 20,000 new “Tulip sylvestris” bulbs were planted along the ramparts bank; alongside the south lawn of the popular RHS partner gardens in Wells. This new...
What to do in Wells with your Family this Easter
If you’re looking to add to your fun-filled Easter day out at the Palace, we’ve put together some ideas for some other attractions to visit in our local area. Read on below to find out more:Family Trails, Crafting, Seed Sowing, Falconry and More at The Bishop's...
Seventeenth century soldiers prepare for Civil War Weekend this May Bank Holiday
The Bishop’s Palace is preparing to be taken over by seventeenth century soldiers and their entourage during the early May bank holiday on 3rd and 4th May 2025. The Wardour Garrison, a group of re-enactors who enjoy re-creating life as it might have been in England...
New Garden and Country Fair offers something for everyone
Whether you’re a passionate gardener, a nature enthusiast or simply looking for a fantastic family day out, the new Garden and Country Fair at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells, Somerset will offer something for everyone this May. Set within the Palace’s 14-acre RHS...
Gardener’s Corner: April 2025
Gardener's Corner: April 2025 Here in Somerset, we have had a generally mild or very mild, bright, and probably record-dry March. The gardens are very advanced despite the gloom and chill of January and February. Following what feels like a year and a half of...
Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 with a Special Afternoon Tea at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells
Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 with a Special Afternoon Tea at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells Looking for things to do for Mother’s Day in Somerset this year? Treat your mum to an unforgettable experience with a beautifully crafted Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea at The...