Family Fun

Family Fun, Events and Activities For All the Family in Wells

Family Fun, Events and Activities For All the Family in Wells

We’ve got so much for families to do – whatever the weather, you can always have a great day out.

Little ones love to explore our 14 acres of gardens, trying to spot the swans and their cygnets – if you’re lucky, you might even see them ringing the bell for their food! We’ve got waterfalls and springs to see and a lovely pond for a spot of pond dipping in the Community Garden.  There are trees to climb and places to hide for a fantastic game of hide and seek in our Arboretum, and we’ve got a selection of children’s trails to take you through our gardens!

We’ve got so much for families to do – whatever the weather, you can always have a great day out.

Little ones love to explore our 14 acres of gardens, trying to spot the swans and their cygnets – if you’re lucky, you might even see them ringing the bell for their food! We’ve got waterfalls and springs to see and a lovely pond for a spot of pond dipping in the Community Garden.  There are trees to climb and places to hide for a fantastic game of hide and seek in our Arboretum, and we’ve got a selection of children’s trails to take you through our gardens!

Dragon’s Lair Play Area

Dragon’s Lair Play Area

And have you visited the Dragon’s Lair?  Children can explore this magical discovery area in a far corner of the Gardens!  Ask on entry for a special map, which you can use to explore the gardens and look for the Dragon’s Lair.

This popular, interactive discovery area is designed around the themes and stories of the Palace, taking inspiration from Dragon’s Wings, Well Pools & Water, Trees and History, this outdoor natural activity space will exercise both minds and bodies with a pole jungle, tree pods, a waterwheel and sluice gates.

The only question is – dare you enter The Dragon’s Lair?

And have you visited the Dragon’s Lair?  Children can explore this magical discovery area in a far corner of the Gardens!  Ask on entry for a special map, which you can use to explore the gardens and look for the Dragon’s Lair.

This popular, interactive discovery area is designed around the themes and stories of the Palace, taking inspiration from Dragon’s Wings, Well Pools & Water, Trees and History, this outdoor natural activity space will exercise both minds and bodies with a pole jungle, tree pods, a waterwheel and sluice gates.

The only question is – dare you enter The Dragon’s Lair?

Inside the Palace

Inside the Palace

Boots and brolly day – has it started raining again?  It doesn’t matter, you’ll still find things to do with the kids at the Palace!

Put up your brolly and visit the well pools – see them bubble with all the water passing underneath them. Walk through the medieval Palace, see portraits of past bishops, and find the green dragons. Visit the Bishop’s private chapel, look up, down, around, and behind everything – there are many amazing details to spot.

The Bishop’s Table café also has a great range of children’s meals and snacks, along with plenty to keep the grown-ups happy.

Boots and brolly day – has it started raining again?  It doesn’t matter, you’ll still find things to do with the kids at the Palace!

Put up your brolly and visit the well pools – see them bubble with all the water passing underneath them. Walk through the medieval Palace, see portraits of past bishops, and find the green dragons. Visit the Bishop’s private chapel, look up, down, around, and behind everything – there are many amazing details to spot.

The Bishop’s Table café also has a great range of children’s meals and snacks, along with plenty to keep the grown-ups happy.

What’s On: School Holiday Events for Families at The Bishop’s Palace 2023

What’s On: School Holiday Events for Families at The Bishop’s Palace 2023

Throughout the school holidays, there are plenty of events to keep families busy here with crafting, outdoor gardening, family trails, storytelling and more.   And most of our school holiday activities are included with The Bishop’s Palace Admission Ticket (unless indicated):

Throughout the school holidays, there are plenty of events to keep families busy here with crafting, outdoor gardening, family trails, storytelling and more.   And most of our school holiday activities are included with The Bishop’s Palace Admission Ticket (unless indicated):

Christmas School Holidays

18th & 20th December – Christmas Storytelling

• Join storyteller Beth Webb this festive season for tales filled with magic, fun, wonder and at least one cat! There’ll also be colouring and a chance to make up your own Christmas story or poem.

There will be more details of our family-friendly Christmas events to follow 

Christmas School Holidays

18th & 20th December – Christmas Storytelling

• Join storyteller Beth Webb this festive season for tales filled with magic, fun, wonder and at least one cat! There’ll also be colouring and a chance to make up your own Christmas story or poem.

There will be more details of our family-friendly Christmas events to follow 

Admission

Admission

Entry for all the above activities is included with any standard admission including The Bishop’s Palace Admission Ticket  (which includes 12 months of return visits from the date of your first visit and you’re welcome to use it again on any normal sightseeing day) and Membership.

The Bishop’s Palace Admission Tickets are £16 (Adult) and £8 (Child aged 5-17). Under 5s are FREE. 

Entry for all the above activities is included with any standard admission including The Bishop’s Palace Admission Ticket  (which includes 12 months of return visits from the date of your first visit and you’re welcome to use it again on any normal sightseeing day) and Membership.

The Bishop’s Palace Admission Tickets are £16 (Adult) and £8 (Child aged 5-17). Under 5s are FREE.

Or consider whether a Family Membership may be right for you:

• Family Membership £42  (one adult and children) – £38 direct debit price
• Family Membership £62  (two adults and children) – £58 direct debit price

… and includes Admission to event days such as the Artisan Market, plus members only special events, tours and partner discounts.

Or consider whether a Family Membership may be right for you:

• Family Membership £42  (one adult and children) – £38 direct debit price
• Family Membership £62  (two adults and children) – £58 direct debit price

… and includes Admission to event days such as the Artisan Market, plus members only special events, tours and partner discounts.