Visitors to The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells will once again be celebrating the magic of the Christmas season this December with garden Illuminations, festive decorations, workshops, Father Christmas, music and delicious food on offer.
The rooms of the medieval Palace building will be decked out in their Christmas finery with seasonal foliage from the Palace gardens creating stunning adornments to complement the historic interiors. Visitors to the Entrance Hall will be greeted with a roaring fire and invited to explore the rooms of the Palace, which will also include the return of the popular local Schools Eco-Exhibition.
Outside visitors can explore the magical inner gardens which will be illuminated with festive decorations and lights during special late-night openings on December 6th (Members’ Only Preview Evening), 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th.
The Illuminations will be turned on at 4.30pm until 7.30pm during the late night opening dates, with last entry at 7pm.
There’ll be music on hand to entertain visitors who can also take advantage of the tasty BBQ on offer as well as mulled wine, cider and hot chocolate from the Bishop’s Brew Horsebox, or the Applestore (located within the gardens).
Entrance is included with any standard admission to The Bishop’s Palace which allows for 12 months of return visits on any normal sightseeing day. More details at www.bishopspalace.org.uk