‘Snapshots in Time: Mapping Wells’ - Historical Exhibition

Our Prison Bastion Viewing Platform is now open to visitors.

A new exhibition of works by artist and photographer Philip Tonkyn.

Wells Civic Society are bringing a celebration of art to The Bishop’s Palace - come along and paint the view! Suitable for all ages.

Come and take part in our holiday Family Trails, designed to keep children active and busy throughout the summer!

Join us for a lunchtime concert given by The Britten Youth String Orchestra.

Outdoor theatre at The Bishop’s Palace: this summer, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, in their fourteenth successful year, are bringing to The Bishop’s Palace Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece The Tempest.

Looking for some fun activities to keep little people occupied this summer? Then join us at the Palace for our “Make-it Monday!” Family Craft activity sessions , taking place throughout the holidays.

Join the team in the Gardens this summer to try your hand at pond dipping, minibeast hunting, and other fun gardening activities.

Calling all young artists! Find your inner Picasso, Hepworth, Hirst or Monet and you could be featured in a Palace exhibition.

Join us for our annual ‘Midsummer Mayhem’ Family Fun Day, held in the Gardens of the Palace! Circus skills, bouncy castles and more.

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, Ernest doesn’t exist. Or does he…? This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company Pantaloons infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular ...

Are you a keen gardener or horticultural enthusiast? If so, you’ll want to join us for this perfect opportunity to find rare and unusual plants from a selection of top nurseries from all over the South West.

When Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map amongst the possessions of the late Captain Billy Bones, it hurtles him in to a cat and mouse game with dangerous pirates, taking him across the World to Treasure Island. 

This August Bank Holiday prepare to be wowed in true medieval fashion by the daring antics of historical re-enactors Bowlore Medieval.

Discover the historic craft of letter carving with this popular course.

Raptor Care will return to the South Lawn for a day of fantastic flying displays, entertaining information and beautiful birds!

Design and create your own stone sculpture for home or garden using historic techniques.

A stunning new sculpture trail in the atmospheric Gardens of The Bishop’s Palace.

An introduction to the craft of candle making - melt, blend and hand-pour your own candle.

A wonderful introduction to watercolour focusing on the autumnal colours surrounding the Palace

On Friday 28th September, join The Bishop’s Palace for an evening in the atmospheric Undercroft of the medieval Palace

An introduction to the traditional art of soap making with Boo Cottage Botanicals, using botanical oils.

An oil painting taster day in association with Heritage Courtyard Gallery and Studios

An introduction to the traditional art of soap making with Boo Cottage Botanicals - create a Christmas gift using botanicals oils

A fun four-week course, giving you the chance to create beautiful handmade Christmas cards and wrapping paper.

A creative course to get you started with surface embroidery

Join us once again for an uplifting day of singing in the wonderful surroundings and acoustics of The Bishop’s Chapel.

An introduction to the craft of candle making - melt, blend and hand-pour your own candles.