1st September - 31st December
Preparing your Winter Garden
The Garden Team are busy preparing the lawns and borders ahead of winter. We asked Head Gardener James Cross for his advice on getting your garden ready ahead of the coldest months of the year.
15th September - 25th November
'Human Nature' - New Sculpture Trail
A stunning new sculpture trail in the atmospheric Gardens of The Bishop's Palace.
6th November - 4th December
Lino Print your Christmas Cards
A fun four-week course, giving you the chance to create beautiful handmade Christmas cards and wrapping paper.
11th - 25th November
The Somerset Poppies
The Somerset Poppies is a public installation of artificial poppies, to be displayed at The Bishop’s Palace in November, representing the county's World War One losses.
12th November - 3rd December
17th November
Dementia From The Inside: "A Doctor’s Personal Journey of Hope”
Join us in the Conference Room of The Bishop’s Palace for this special book signing and ‘meet the author’ event.
25th November
Natural Soy Candle Making 2
An introduction to the craft of candle making - melt, blend and hand-pour your own candles.
25th November
Christmas Wreath Making
*Fully booked - contact 01749 988111 ext 200 to be added to the waiting list*
1st December
Crafternoon for Mind
Pop into the Stable Yard Room on Saturday 1st December try your hand at some crafty activities making items for the Palace Christmas tree, and raise funds for the charity Mind.
4th - 21st December
Christmas Lunches at the Palace
Christmas Lunches at The Bishop's Table are open for booking.
7th - 9th December
Deck the Halls
From 7th-9th December, as part of the “Christmas at the Palace” event, A Winter Flower Festival, showcasing the NAFAS South West Area Competitions will take place at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells.
8th - 22nd December
Father Christmas at the Palace
Each weekend during Christmas at the Palace (8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd Dec) Father Christmas will take up residence in the Long Gallery, along with his wife Mother Christmas!
8th - 22nd December
Christmas at the Palace
Join us at The Bishop's Palace this December for a fortnight of festivities celebrating the magic of the season.
8th - 22nd December
Father Christmas at the Palace
Each weekend during Christmas at the Palace (8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd Dec) Father Christmas will take up residence in the Long Gallery, along with his wife Mother Christmas!
5th February - 5th March
Paint a Spring Hare in Watercolours
Get into the spring spirit and learn how to paint a spring hare!
28th February
3rd March
Heritage Skills: Jewellery Making
Have fun creating a range of jewellery in this one-day introductory course.
6th - 20th March
Heritage Skills: Create a Felted Picture
Create a beautiful felted picture using wet and needle felting techniques
8th March - 12th April
9th - 10th March
Heritage Skills: Creative Stone Carving
Make your own stone sculpture to take home - a fantastic introduction to stone carving.
12th March - 2nd April
16th March - 6th April
Heritage Skills: Stained Glass Making
Create beautiful stained glass in this popular workshop.
25th March - 1st April
Make the Most of Your Camera
A fantastic course designed to help you get the most out of your digital camera.
