Educational Visits
We welcome visits from schools, nurseries and educators and our online learning pack is full of useful resources to help you plan your visit.
This 14 acre heritage attraction has been the home of The Bishop of Bath & Wells for the last 800 years. It is steeped in history and there are learning opportunities around every corner. Many groups come to spend time together too, focusing on well-being and nature.
- 800 year old Bishop’s Palace full of Bishop’s portraits, vestments, and coronation exhibits
- The wellpools that give our city its name
- The Bishop of Bath & Wells’ chapel
- Dragon’s Lair Play Area (including storytelling circle)
- Stunning outdoor picnic areas
- Indoor lunch provision at our medieval banqueting tables
- Dressing up
- Short videos explaining about a) modern bishops b) 800 year old legend of a dragon and c) how the site has changed over the last 1000 years
- Community garden with seasonal flowers and veg
Learning Pack
Our Learning Activity Pack has been created for teachers and group leaders planning a self-led visit to the site. Included are several materials designed to suit different subjects, key stages and abilities. You will find information about The Bishop’s Palace, activities for use on your visit and ideas for post-visit activities.
Christmas Eco Art Exhibition 2024
Schools and nurseries from across the area have created some incredible exhibits on the theme of ‘Nativity’ for the annual Christmas Eco Arts Exhibition here at The Bishop’s Palace. Over 500 children, with some help from their dedicated teachers, have created exhibits that include Jesus in the manger, a suspended double-sided nativity scene, a Christmas tree made from over 150 toilet roll tubes, a nativity panel over 7ft tall and a Christmas tree with ornaments that show characters from the nativity. Prizes have been awarded for the cutest, the biggest, the best interpretation of the theme and the one most children took part in. If you missed the exhibition you can see it in all its glory on our YouTube channel. The Bishop’s Palace would like to thank all of the children and nursery/school staff who worked so hard on their exhibits.
If your school might like to take part next year please contact Gemma Palmer, Community Engagement Assistant, [email protected]
Contact Us
Each state school in Wells, Shepton Mallet, Street and Glastonbury can bring one class for free in 2025. We can also come out to your school too if you prefer. Please contact Gemma Palmer for more information [email protected]. For general information on educational visits and to make a booking please contact Gemma.