The Bishop’s Palace is proud to announce that it has been successful in winning funding from the Historic Houses Small Grants Project for our “Gardens and Wildlife of The Bishop’s Palace Outreach Project”, in collaboration with Museum To You. The...
The garden is a riot of colour and scent this month. I think that an English country garden is such a magical place in June, when the growth is still lush and green and the scent of roses and Philadelphus fills the air. All of our herbaceous borders will be...
It’s been 30 years since Rob Hole joined the team at The Bishop’s Palace, having started in 1995 as part of what was a YTS placement. Rob was (and is) employed by the Church Commissioners as a plantsman and spent a lot of time in the original kitchen garden,...
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...
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...
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...
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
