Students from The Mendip School are gaining hands-on work experience at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells, thanks to an ongoing partnership that benefits both The Palace Trust and the young people involved. The Mendip School, based in...

14th & 15th June 2025, 9.30am–5pm Step into the past this summer at History Live!, a brand new event at The Bishop’s Palace.  Taking place on the 14th and 15th June 2025, this immersive weekend will be packed with excitement for families,...

  April was another dry and very mild month. Like March, it is likely to set records in several areas of the UK. Here in Somerset, we had a little rain during the second half of the month. May tends to be a little wetter than April on average,...

Fluffy Arrivals on the Moat: Cygnets Hatch at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells There was great excitement at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells as this year’s cygnets hatched on the nest of the Palace’s much-loved swans, Grace and Gabriel.  The...

  Over 40,000 tulip bulbs have burst into colour this April at The Bishop’s Palace. Back in November 2024, 20,000 new “Tulip sylvestris” bulbs were planted along the ramparts bank; alongside the south lawn of the popular RHS partner gardens in...

If you’re looking to add to your fun-filled Easter day out at the Palace, we’ve put together some ideas for some other attractions to visit in our local area. Read on below to find out more:Family Trails, Crafting, Seed Sowing, Falconry and More at...