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Wells
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| Wells,
the smallest city in England, with its famous cathedral and
school at the centre of the town and its community. The area
around the cathedral is one of the largest medieval ecclesiastical
precincts.
Lots of old buildings
to look at as you wander around, including the tithe barn
and 15th century parish church. The town also has a cheese
shop, Somerset cheese is made locally.
Tourist Information
Centre in the town.
Around this old centre
is modern Wells, with its shops and facilities, all
at the foot of the Mendip Hills.
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Map of Wells |
What
To See -
Wells Tourist Attractions
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 Wells
Cathedral, the
west front holds over 200 pieces of medieval sculptures, and
the three towers make this a spectacular building which dates
from the 13th century. The famous 14th century clock still has
the joisting horsemen who emerge every quarter of an hour. The
interior has a medieval library as well as the colourful choir
stalls and the 14th century pillars added to one of the towers
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| Vicars
Close, right next to the cathedral, was built to house
the members of the clergy, and is one of the oldest streets
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Bishops
Palace, which was fortified in 1206, with a moat where
the the swans are trained to ring a bell for food. The interior
includes a banqueting hall and long gallery, whilst outside
there is a well that the town name is based on. 
Open: Tue-Fri and Bank Holidays and Sun Easter-Oct, every day
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| Wells
Museum, the Tudor
building houses the local museum, and includes some medieval
sculptures removed from the cathedral. |
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| Chewton
Dairy Farm, Chewton
Mendip, A39 north from Wells, cheese dairy, watch them make
them, they start early!, or watch the video presentation, shop,
etc, Tel: 01761 241666 |
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Hole Caves & Pepermill,
A371 west, tour the spectacular caves and see the papermill,
with demonstrations, a good wet weather destination!, shop,
etc, Tel: 01749 672243
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Milton
Lodge Gardens, off A39 north, gardens
on the slopes of the Mendip Hills, views of Wells Cathedral
and the Vale of Avalon, contains a 7 acre aboretum.
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Where
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Coxley Wells BA5 1RQ
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Built around a suntrap courtyard in the heart of four acres of grapevines. This small, charming hotel has a Mediterranean ambience.
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Market Place Wells BA5 2RP
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This former 15th-century coaching inn offers en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. It is close to Wells Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace, and William Penn once preached there in 1695.
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Sadler Street Wells BA5 2RX
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A 15th Century Coaching Inn located opposite Wells Cathedral with 49 ensuite bedrooms and an AA Rosetted Restaurant.
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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Chewton Mendip near Wells BA3 4NS
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Charming and rustic, The Post House is a Grade II Listed building with an elegant, stylish interior, perfectly situated just 5 miles (8 km) from Wells.
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Wookey Hole Wells BA5 1BB
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This hotel is next to Wookey Hole Caves, 2 miles from the medieval town of Wells. It offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and free parking.
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Stoberry Park Wells BA5 3LD
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Overlooking Wells Cathedral and the Vale of Avalon, Stoberry House is surrounded by countryside and just 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre. The luxurious rooms feature bathrobes and slippers.
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Henton near Wells BA5 1PD Tel: 01244 357717
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Double House Farm is a luxurious farmhouse in the village of Henton, near Wells in Somerset....
Sleeps: 12 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £815 - £2185 a week.
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Dulcote near Wells BA5 3QB Tel: 0844 847 1200
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This beautiful barn conversion offers guests use of an indoor swimming pool sauna steam room and hot tub and is situated in 200 acres of stunning countryside with exceptional views of Wells Cathedral. Within easy reach of Cheddar Gorge Wookey Hole Glaston...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Mendip Court Bath Road Wells BA5 3DG Tel: 0844 847 1200
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Set on the fringes of Wells within easy reach of superb walking in the Mendip Hills this well appointed detached single story cottage and its safely enclosed garden provide an ideal location for family holidays. Beautiful Wells Cathedral and the historic...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Wells
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history locations, early English times at Glastonbury,
later style and elegance in Bath, or take a trip to the seaside
to Burnham-on-Sea. |
Towns near Wells To Visit - straight line distance:
Shepton Mallet Tourist Information (4.46 miles) Glastonbury Tourist Information (5.30 miles) Street Tourist Information (6.94 miles) Cheddar Tourist Information (7.25 miles) |
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