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The Bishop's Palace - Somerset Filming Location

A medieval and historic film and photography location in Wells, Somerset
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Set in the heart of Wells, beside the iconic Wells Cathedral, The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens is a historic filming and photography location in Somerset, close to Bristol and Bath.

Our setting brings multiple backdrops together in one place: an 800-year-old medieval Palace, RHS partner gardens, moat, gatehouse and undercroft sit at the heart of England’s smallest city, known for its historic medieval centre.

For production teams, this means a highly efficient shoot in a compact, production-friendly setting.

An historical filming location in the heart of medieval Wells…

An image of The Beckynton Range at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of Bishop Wynne Willson's Study at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of Bishop Wynne Willson's Study at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of Bishop Wynne Willson's Study at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Conference Room at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Croquet Lawn at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the East Garden at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Entrance Hall at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Entrance Hall at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Exotic Border at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Gatehouse at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Great Hall at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Great Hall at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Hot Border at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the hydrangea at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Jocelin Border at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Juliet Balcony at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Knot Garden at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Knot Garden at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Long Gallery at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Long Gallery at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Long Gallery at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the Magnolia Tree at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the moat at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
An image of the moat at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset - a historical filming location
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What you can shoot at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens

 

Palace interiors

Medieval rooms with stone walls, historic features and natural light. Ideal for period filming, interviews and controlled shoots.

Gardens and grounds

Fourteen acres of RHS partner gardens with seasonal variation. Suitable for lifestyle shoots, nature content and wide exterior scenes.

Gatehouse and moat

A striking historic feature with water, reflections and texture. Instantly recognisable and visually strong.

Cathedral-side setting

Step outside and you’re in the market place and beside Wells Cathedral. Perfect for adding scale, drama and architectural detail without moving location.

City access

The centre of Wells is right on your doorstep, offering additional streets, textures and backdrops within walking distance.

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Previous filming

Hot Fuzz

An image from Hot Fuzz filming at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset.

Wolf Hall

An image of the cast of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light in the Long Gallery of The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset.

The Huntsman: A Winter’s War

An image of Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, filming for The Huntsman: A Winter's War

Poldark

An image of Poldark filming at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Antiques Roadshow

An image of The Antiques Roadshow filming at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, with Bishop Ruth

Gardener’s World

A screenshot from Gardener's World filming at The Bishop's Palace

Spanish Princess

An image of the Spanish Princess filming within the gardens of the Bishop's Palace.

The White Princess

An image of the Spanish Princess filming on the moat at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset.

Escape to the Country

An image of Sir Terry Wogan filming at The Bishop's Palace

Frequently asked questions

 

Can you film at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells?

Yes, filming and photography are welcomed by arrangement. Please contact us to discuss your project.

What types of filming are suitable?

We accommodate television, film, commercial shoots and editorial photography.

Is this a central Somerset filming location?

Yes, The Bishop’s Palace is located in the centre of Wells, Somerset, next to Wells Cathedral.

Can we access multiple locations in one shoot?

Yes, the Palace, gardens and surrounding city are all within close walking distance, allowing for efficient filming.

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We’d be delighted to discuss filming locations and opportunities. You can email via the button below or call us on 01749 988111.

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