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Even the most urban corners of Wells hide pockets of nature for those willing to walk. Green spaces like Bishop's Palace and Vicars' Close offer a breathing room between landmarks — and some of the best views you'll find anywhere in the city. Seek out quieter retreats like The Bishop's Palace moat for the calm that the busier parks can't offer.
England's smallest city, dominated by a magnificent Gothic cathedral with a medieval moated bishop's palace.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided nature walk route in Wells. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Bishop's Palace — a moated medieval palace with gardens, where swans ring a bell for feeding, Vicars' Close — a 14th-century street of terraced houses for cathedral clergy, remarkably intact, Cathedral Green — the green surrounded by medieval buildings creating an enclosed precinct, plus hidden gems like The Bishop's Palace moat — swans have been trained to ring a bell at the gatehouse when they want to be fed and St Cuthbert's Church — the largest parish church in Somerset, with a fine painted wooden ceiling.
Use this page as a starting point for a Wells walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Wells. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Wells is known for history and architecture, but between the busy streets, spaces like Bishop's Palace and Vicars' Close provide a different kind of experience — calmer, greener, and more grounded than a typical sightseeing route. Quieter spots like The Bishop's Palace moat provide the kind of rest that the main attractions cannot.
Wells is tiny — you can see the main sights in a half-day walk. The cathedral, bishop's palace, and Vicars' Close are all within a few minutes of each other.
April through October. Wells is a good base for exploring the Mendip Hills and Glastonbury.
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