Christmas at the Palace: Festive Music and Choirs
Throughout December 2024
Several outstanding local choirs and talented musicians will fill the chapel with song and music throughout the festive season.
Wells City Band
- Saturday 21st December, 5pm-6pm
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere this weekend as the Wells City Band performs in the Bishop’s Chapel during our Christmas Garden Illuminations. You don’t want to miss this!
Palace Singers
- Saturday 21st December, 4pm-5pm
The Palace Singers are our in-house choir made up of volunteers and staff who love to sing. Take a break from the Illuminated Gardens to hear a carol or two.
Wells Cathedral School Senior Brass Quintet
- Thursday 12th December, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
The Wells Cathedral School Senior Brass Quintet are delighted to return to The Bishop’s Palace to perform festive carols during the Christmas Illuminations. Last year, this experience was a true highlight for the WCS brass players, with their Christmas music adding an extra dimension to the beautiful Illuminations, echoing across the stunning grounds of The Bishop’s Palace.
Swan Singers
- Saturday 14th December, 12pm – 12:45pm
The Swan Singers return to the Chapel with more glorious Christmas music. From enchanting medieval carols to toe-tapping modern arrangements of traditional favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Donations are warmly welcomed – collection buckets will be available inside.
Worle Community Choir
- Sunday 15th December, 12pm – 12.45pm
Join this wonderful local choir as they fill the Bishop’s Chapel with the festive spirit through their carol singing.
The Somerset Flutes
- Tuesday 17th December, 5.30pm – 6.15pm
We’re delighted to welcome back the wonderful Somerset Flutes to the Palace, ready to enchant you with their magical Christmas tunes!
Admission
- Annual Admission Ticket Holders & Members: you can enjoy the illuminated garden evenings at no extra cost. No booking required.
- Joint & Day Tickets: Visitors purchasing Joint Cathedral/Palace day tickets or Palace Day tickets will have access to the event on the day of your visit.
- Special Evening-Only Tickets: provide access from 4:30pm to 7:30pm on selected evenings (last entry at 7:00pm).
- HHA Members: Free entry on any day of the week to our Christmas Garden Illuminations – please show your card on entry.
- RHS Members: Entry is free most Mondays (Mondays until 30th March 2025) and Fridays to RHS members with starred cards (*). For further details please refer to your RHS handbook/magazine or check online.
- Gardener’s World 2-4-1: Entry for two adults for the price of one. Or 20% single visitor day discount