Guidebook for Bath & Wells area
Food Scene
This is a lively country pub with a restaurant, but often just a country pub with good banter. Dogs welcome.
4 miles from us
Horse and Jockey Inn
This is a lively country pub with a restaurant, but often just a country pub with good banter. Dogs welcome.
4 miles from us
A Gastro pub within reasonable walking distance on a summer evening 3 miles, if you get thirsty there is another pub on the way!
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The Redan Inn
Fry's WellA Gastro pub within reasonable walking distance on a summer evening 3 miles, if you get thirsty there is another pub on the way!
A traditional country pub with traditional good value menu a bit nearer than the Redan( within two miles of us)
Somerset Wagon
BroadwayA traditional country pub with traditional good value menu a bit nearer than the Redan( within two miles of us)
A pub unchanged for many years, usually 3 beer poured from the barrels behind the bar, very good value traditional pub food, dogs welcome.
The Hunters Lodge Inn
Old Bristol RoadA pub unchanged for many years, usually 3 beer poured from the barrels behind the bar, very good value traditional pub food, dogs welcome.
An award winning farm shop, with home-grown veg, home-made goodies and a large selection of products from local and artisan producers.
Visit the Udder room café for freshly-made seasonal dishes, all-day breakfasts, home-made cakes, teas and coffees generously served with a smile! A great place for cooked breakfast before a day out on the Mendips!
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Farrington Farm Shop
Main Street An award winning farm shop, with home-grown veg, home-made goodies and a large selection of products from local and artisan producers.
Visit the Udder room café for freshly-made seasonal dishes, all-day breakfasts, home-made cakes, teas and coffees generously served with a smile! A great place for cooked breakfast before a day out on the Mendips!
A family run pub with good food that is usually in the Good Beer Guide.
The George Inn has an enviable reputation for good pub food because the have a great team of accomplished and enthusiastic chefs who enjoy experimenting and working with as much fresh and local produce as possible!
The food is a mix of classic and contemporary British cooking, served without pretence or complication.
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The George Inn
Long StreetA family run pub with good food that is usually in the Good Beer Guide.
The George Inn has an enviable reputation for good pub food because the have a great team of accomplished and enthusiastic chefs who enjoy experimenting and working with as much fresh and local produce as possible!
The food is a mix of classic and contemporary British cooking, served without pretence or complication.
Andre's Cafe
84 High StA great place for lunch whilst visiting Wells
A great old coaching inn, with 2 miles of us, with sound home cooked food and country banter
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The Old Down Inn
A great old coaching inn, with 2 miles of us, with sound home cooked food and country banter
Outstanding award winning country pub and boutique hotel set in the stunning countryside, offering a home-away-from-home experience
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The Litton
Outstanding award winning country pub and boutique hotel set in the stunning countryside, offering a home-away-from-home experience
Goodfellows
5B Sadler StGreat mediterranean style food
Modern European menu in a gastropub with quirky interior filled with antiques and leather sofas. Near Wells Cathedral.
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The Fountain Inn
1 Saint Thomas StreetModern European menu in a gastropub with quirky interior filled with antiques and leather sofas. Near Wells Cathedral.
The Globe Inn - Wells Limited
22 Priest RowGreat beer and a sound pub menu
Thai Dragon
13 Sadler StGreat Thai food
Rajah
5A Queen StA traditional style Indian Restaurant
Pony & Trap
An excellent venue for a major treat now called the Pony at Chew
Sightseeing
Longleat
The World famous safari park and house is only around 15 miles from us
One of Britain's most spectacular natural landmarks. From its awe-inspiring cliffs to its extraordinary subterranean stalactite show caves. Cheddar Gorge & Caves holds many fascinating secrets about our prehistoric ancestors, and is an international centre for caving and rock climbing.
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Cheddar Gorge
One of Britain's most spectacular natural landmarks. From its awe-inspiring cliffs to its extraordinary subterranean stalactite show caves. Cheddar Gorge & Caves holds many fascinating secrets about our prehistoric ancestors, and is an international centre for caving and rock climbing.
The award winning Museum began life in a barn in the village of Haydon. When the last mine in the Somerset Coalfield closed in 1973 a group of locals wanted to recognise the work of the Somerset miners and their contribution to Britain’s heritage. The result of this is an extensive collection of artefacts from Somerset’s coal mining history.
The Museum, with its collections and purpose built displays, is now housed in the restored Radstock Old Market Hall. With galleries on two floors you can learn about blacksmithing, coal mining, shoe and boot making, printing and local breweries. You can explore our reconstructed coalmine. You can walk along ...
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Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum
Waterloo RoadThe award winning Museum began life in a barn in the village of Haydon. When the last mine in the Somerset Coalfield closed in 1973 a group of locals wanted to recognise the work of the Somerset miners and their contribution to Britain’s heritage. The result of this is an extensive collection of artefacts from Somerset’s coal mining history.
The Museum, with its collections and purpose built displays, is now housed in the restored Radstock Old Market Hall. With galleries on two floors you can learn about blacksmithing, coal mining, shoe and boot making, printing and local breweries. You can explore our reconstructed coalmine. You can walk along ...
The Bishop’s Palace & Gardens have been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and this stunning medieval palace is open for all to enjoy.
Surrounded by a breath-taking moat (with resident swans!), visitors can cross a flagstone drawbridge, walk under the portcullis and experience a true hidden gem in the heart of the City of Wells. As described by an American visitor 130 years ago, this is a ‘palace of enchantment’.
There are 14 acres of outstanding, RHS Partner gardens to explore, including the beautiful well pools from which the city takes its name, family events, guided tours, a gift shop and a café with the best views in Wells!
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Biskoppalæets haver
The Bishop’s Palace & Gardens have been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and this stunning medieval palace is open for all to enjoy.
Surrounded by a breath-taking moat (with resident swans!), visitors can cross a flagstone drawbridge, walk under the portcullis and experience a true hidden gem in the heart of the City of Wells. As described by an American visitor 130 years ago, this is a ‘palace of enchantment’.
There are 14 acres of outstanding, RHS Partner gardens to explore, including the beautiful well pools from which the city takes its name, family events, guided tours, a gift shop and a café with the best views in Wells!
The Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK.
The Roman Baths, at the heart of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. The city’s unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water.
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De Romerske Bade
Abbey ChurchyardThe Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK.
The Roman Baths, at the heart of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. The city’s unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water.
Great views for those active enough to walk up to the Tor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_Tor
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Glastonbury Tor
Great views for those active enough to walk up to the Tor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_Tor
Spectacular architecture just outside the centre of Bath with great views
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Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentSpectacular architecture just outside the centre of Bath with great views
Vicar's Close
Vicar's CloseThe oldest continually occupied street in Europe, built 1360's
Glastonbury
Quirky town with lots to see
Which? described Wells as a “compact but perfectly formed gem.”
It said: “Plum on the central green perches Wells Cathedral, an epic endeavour of ecclesiastical architecture raised as England's first Gothic cathedral between 1175 and 1490.
“Alongside runs Vicar's Close, one of the only intact residential medieval streets left in Britain, with the moated Bishop's Palace close by.
“All that adds up to the full five stars for Wells' cultural attractions.
“Better still, it's walkable: England's smallest city has a historic core that's hardly a mile wide.
The rankings are based on research conducted in November 2018.
Which? members completed an online survey about UK towns and cities they had visited for leisure purposes in the past year and stayed in for at least one night.
Each city score is based on a combination of overall satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending it to a friend or family member.
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Wells
Which? described Wells as a “compact but perfectly formed gem.”
It said: “Plum on the central green perches Wells Cathedral, an epic endeavour of ecclesiastical architecture raised as England's first Gothic cathedral between 1175 and 1490.
“Alongside runs Vicar's Close, one of the only intact residential medieval streets left in Britain, with the moated Bishop's Palace close by.
“All that adds up to the full five stars for Wells' cultural attractions.
“Better still, it's walkable: England's smallest city has a historic core that's hardly a mile wide.
The rankings are based on research conducted in November 2018.
Which? members completed an online survey about UK towns and cities they had visited for leisure purposes in the past year and stayed in for at least one night.
Each city score is based on a combination of overall satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending it to a friend or family member.
Parks & Nature
Ebbor Gorge is a limestone gorge in Somerset, England, designated in 1952 as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Mendip Hills.
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Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve
DeerleapEbbor Gorge is a limestone gorge in Somerset, England, designated in 1952 as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Mendip Hills.
Entertainment & Activities
Wookey Hole Cave are amongst the most impressive show caves in Europe. Follow the twists and turns of the tunnels that join these spectacular underground caverns!
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Wookey Hole
Wookey Hole Cave are amongst the most impressive show caves in Europe. Follow the twists and turns of the tunnels that join these spectacular underground caverns!
The Bath & West Showground, a 240 acre venue in the heart of the West; home to The Royal Bath & West of England Society, internationally renowned agricultural shows and a host of events of every description throughout the year.
Three events during most months...
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Royal Bath & West Showground
The Bath & West Showground, a 240 acre venue in the heart of the West; home to The Royal Bath & West of England Society, internationally renowned agricultural shows and a host of events of every description throughout the year.
Three events during most months...
Cheddar Gorge
Not to be missed by visitors
Arts & Culture
Cedars Hall is a state-of-the-art performance centre providing a varied programme of top quality entertainment all year round. It it situated in the heart of the City of Wells.
The hall hosts a number of professional and amateur productions throughout the year which include classical concerts by both professional performers and our talented young pupils, art exhibitions, jazz jamming sessions, lectures, masterclasses, dance, plays and films. https://uk.patronbase.com/_WellsEvents/Productions
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Cedars Hall
The LibertyCedars Hall is a state-of-the-art performance centre providing a varied programme of top quality entertainment all year round. It it situated in the heart of the City of Wells.
The hall hosts a number of professional and amateur productions throughout the year which include classical concerts by both professional performers and our talented young pupils, art exhibitions, jazz jamming sessions, lectures, masterclasses, dance, plays and films. https://uk.patronbase.com/_WellsEvents/Productions
At the heart of the life of Wells Cathedral is the daily pattern of prayer and worship.
Music is integral to it's worshipping and educational life. Wells Cathedral Choir, made up of Choristers and Vicars Choral, has been at the heart of the life of the cathedral since 909 AD.
As well as the astonishing standard of the music in services each day during term time ( Evensong at 5.15pm on week days) the cathedral hosts over 50 concerts during the year. https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
Popular concerts book many months in advance!!
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Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenAt the heart of the life of Wells Cathedral is the daily pattern of prayer and worship.
Music is integral to it's worshipping and educational life. Wells Cathedral Choir, made up of Choristers and Vicars Choral, has been at the heart of the life of the cathedral since 909 AD.
As well as the astonishing standard of the music in services each day during term time ( Evensong at 5.15pm on week days) the cathedral hosts over 50 concerts during the year. https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
Popular concerts book many months in advance!!
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The local area has lots to see and many great pubs and restaurants.
For keen walker and cyclists there are many foot paths and cycle routes.
The cycle routes include routes to Bath and Froome along the Colliers Way
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The Visit Somerset web site is the place to start finding carnival, festivals, events, concerts etc
Carnivals across the county in the Autumn
Wells Festival of Literature, Food Festival and New Music Wells all in October.
Many shows and events at the Bath & West show ground and much more