History Alive: Vikings

History Alive: Vikings

Viking Living History weekend at The Bishop’s Palace 12 September 2026 | 9.30am – 5.30pm  Step back in time this September as the Vikings invade The Bishop’s Palace for a day of immersive living history. Across the historical Palace grounds, visitors can explore...
Outdoor Theatre: Illyria – The Pirates of Penzance

Outdoor Theatre: Illyria – The Pirates of Penzance

Illyria – Pirates of Penzance Outdoor Theatre at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells, Somerset 11 September 2026 | Gates open: 5.45pm, show starts 6.30pm   Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st...
Exclusively for Friends: Palace Architecture Talk

Exclusively for Friends: Palace Architecture Talk

Exclusively for Friends Architecture at The Bishop’s Palace: a Walk and Talk Thursday, 10 September | 6pm-7pm   Join Palace Guide, Malcolm Mogford, for an illuminating walk and talk on the architecture at The Bishop’s Palace. In this interactive walk and...
History Alive: Britain at War

History Alive: Britain at War

World War II Re-enactment Weekend at The Bishop’s Palace 1-2 August 2026 | 9.30am to 5.30pm Step back into wartime Britain at The Bishop’s Palace this summer. Meet costumed characters, enjoy fascinating live demonstrations, discover a genuine air raid...