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Gardener’s Corner: December

Gardener’s Corner: December

December is here but will it stop raining!? I really hope so. December is such a varied month in the garden and Palace, the garden team and our lovely volunteers are busy at the start of the month decorating the Palace for Christmas. We cut lots of...

Gardener’s Corner: November

Gardener’s Corner: November

"I always like to think that we have completed most of our autumn tasks by November, but that is rarely the case with autumnal weather. It is generally okay to complete most garden tasks during the first half of the month and often the second if it...

The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells Hosts Royal Visit

The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells Hosts Royal Visit

We were delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to The Bishop’s Palace earlier today. The Duke and Duchess were welcomed to the Palace by the Chair of the Palace Trust, Roger Hawes, who presented Interim CEO,...

The Somerset Poppies Return to The Bishop’s Palace

The Somerset Poppies Return to The Bishop’s Palace

The Somerset Poppies Return to The Bishop’s Palace, Wells 6th - 17th November 2023 Hundreds of metal stemmed poppies will once again be planted at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells this year, in time for Remembrance weekend in November....