Following what has been the hottest July on record in Somerset, and I imagine the driest too, we are hoping for some rain in August. Because June was so wet here in Wells, the gardens have developed well. It was initially the extremely strong and...

June started with very average weather, but by the 20th it had changed and, rather like May, we experienced an extraordinary spell of record-breaking heat. The heat this June has been tropical compared to last year, with a record temperature of...

Following a May that was on track to be one of the coolest in many years, it ended much warmer, with the incredible heat from the 24th to the 27th reaching at or above 30°C. The gardens have grown strongly despite that unprecedented heat because of...

Palace Roof Tile RepairsSlate tiles on historic buildings can sometimes come loose, often due to a combination of thermal expansion and wind action. When this happens, it is important to remove any loose slates if there is a risk that they could...

  New Life on the Moat: Five Cygnets Hatch at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells   Spring has arrived at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells, as five cygnets have hatched on the Palace moat. The tiny arrivals were spotted on the nest of the Palace’s...

Following an exceptionally mild March and another very mild April, with daytime temperatures above 15°C and very few frosts, the gardens are looking very full and exceptionally healthy. April was a dry month, although it was much cooler and wetter...