Gardener’s Corner: February 2024
In February, James Cross will mark 20 years as the Head Gardener at the Palace. During his time, he's made various changes to the gardens, such as adding winter borders that retain interest all year round. He also implemented planting styles inspired by the gardens'...
Carpets of snowdrops to greet visitors during February’s Snowdrop Month
The Palace’s popular “Snowdrop Month” returns to Wells in February when carpets of snowdrops will be welcoming visitors to the 14 acres of RHS partner gardens at The Bishop’s Palace. The team are expecting another bumper year this year and, to complement the...
Gardener’s Corner: January 2024
January usually begins mild, wet and windy and tends to get colder towards mid-month. The signs of spring greet the garden team when we return to work. Between our last day on the 22nd of December and our first day back in early January, lots of snowdrops have...
The Bishop’s Palace Appoints New Chief Executive to Lead the Way in Sharing Heritage and Inspiring Change
The Palace Trust, the charity which manages The Bishop’s Palace & Gardens in Wells, has announced the appointment of Merryn Kidd as its new Chief Executive Officer. Merryn Kidd, an accomplished business strategist, project manager and chartered marketer,...
The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells Hosts Royal Visit
We were delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to The Bishop’s Palace earlier today. The Duke and Duchess were welcomed to the Palace by the Chair of the Palace Trust, Roger Hawes, who presented Interim CEO, Merryn Kidd. During...
New Accessible Entry for Groups Ready to Welcome Visitors at The Bishop’s Palace
Staff, volunteers and guests of The Bishop’s Palace have celebrated the opening of a new accessible entry for Groups at the popular heritage site and tourist attraction in Wells. The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton, led the celebrations by cutting the ribbon...
The Bishop’s Table café awarded Prestigious VisitEngland Quality Food & Drink Accolade
The popular Bishop’s Table café, located in the grounds of the historic Bishop’s Palace, has been awarded a prestigious Quality Food & Drink Accolade by VisitEngland. Assessments are based on scores gained during an annual Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme...
The Bishop’s Palace Celebrates Real Living Wage Accreditation
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer, a commitment which already sees everyone working at the Palace receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.90 – a decision that was taken in 2018 - but the team are delighted to now be recognised as a fully...
Roger Hawes is announced as the new Chair of Trustees of The Palace Trust, Wells
Roger Hawes has been announced as the new Chair of Trustees of The Palace Trust, the charity which manages The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens as a heritage visitor attraction. He will take up his position on 17th November 2022 following the retirement of current...
The Bishop’s Palace Wellbeing Walks offer visitors a chance to connect to nature
Already renowned for being a place of calm, beauty and wellbeing, The Bishop’s Palace’s monthly guided Wellbeing Walks now also offer visitors a chance to take steps to feeling well both physically and mentally. During the Walks, visitors are encouraged to set aside...