Bishop's Palace & Gardens
Medieval palace with moat and formal gardens in Wells.
4.6
from 2634 Google reviews
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About the garden
Opening times
7 days per week Summer opening times 27th of March - 30th October 9:30am to 5:30pm Winter opening times 31st of October - 26th March 10am to 4pm
Useful details
Garden area
14 Acres
Dog walking
Yes - Dogs on leads.
Cafe or restaurant
Food and drink facilities include a cafe/restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
Family
Yes - Children of all ages.
Bicycle storage
Yes - Yes - You can lock up your bike.
Wheelchair access
Very accessible (all paths flat and paved).
Shops
Yes - There is a plant shop.
Wheelchair hire
Wheelchairs are available for hire. Wheelchairs are available but need to be booked in advance.
Somerset, BA5 2PD
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Google reviews
4.6
from 2634 Google reviews
Lee Harrison-Wilkes
5 months ago
5
The Bishops Palace and Gardens is a wonderful piece of history. The Palace has been home to Bishops of Bath and wells for 800 years surrounded by a moat and mock medieval wall. The Gardens are 14 acres of lush greenery. The entrance is via a gatehouse with drawbridge and drop gate or portcullis. The entrance fee is good value as you wander around the paths. You can the water from the wells where well Wells derived it name. The Palace itself is majestic and sends you on a journey Back in time to give a glimpse of life over the last 800 years. The grounds also gave a nice cafe that has indoor and outdoor seating. The food on offer is nice and you can enjoy a nice afternoon tea. Guided tours are offered for those not familiar with the history of the area. The Bishops Palace and Gardens is one of the most important historical sites in area. You can see the evolving architecture as it changed over the centuries. A thoroughly enjoyable place to visit and definitely somewhere everyone should visit.
Jane Hiscock
5 months ago
5
Amazing, well kept gardens. A little expensive at £16 per adult but ticket is valid for return visits over a year. We visited on a very hot day but plenty of shade. Lovely peaceful areas. Lots of areas of interest at every turn. Very helpful, friendly staff. Excellent cafe. I thoroughly recommend a visit and will certainly return.
Sally B
9 months ago
5
A lovely relaxed stroll around pretty gardens. You pay once for a year membership and that means you can keep going back. Which is nice to do as you will see how the plants change across the seasons. Friendly staff. And a nice cafe (Or you could eat your own food in the gardens) I love spending an hour or two here.
Maggie Whitlock
5 months ago
5
One of my favourite places to visit both for the Palace buildings and the exquisite gardens. Allow yourself a good two or three hours as this experience is not to be rushed. They put on a lot of events so check online before you go to see what's happening. Lots of open spaces and a play area for the littlies., and the ducks and swans are always a favourite. There is a cafe on site, but also plenty of places to eat in the Market Square. Highly recommended
J McNeill
6 months ago
5
Great place to visit, there is Cafe and toilets before you get to the paid entry part (tickets were £16 adult at time). The house is interesting fo look around, amazing ceilings and fireplaces, wood and stone carvings, art, portraits of Bishops. The gardens were main reason to visit, they are quiet, well maintained, full of vivid colours in summer, plus there are some plants that are labelled so you can see what they are. Tempted to get annual membership just for the gardens..