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Wells Cathedral

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Medieval cathedral on Cathedral Green in Wells, Somerset's small cathedral city. The Bishop's Palace and its moat are nearby.

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Where to stay

  • Wells city centreInns and guest houses close to the cathedral
  • GlastonburyTown about 15 minutes away by car
  • Shepton MalletMarket town about 15 minutes away
  • CheddarVillage about 15 minutes away
  • BathCity with many more hotels, about 40 minutes away

Getting there

  • Coaches drop off at the Coach/Bus Station on Princes Street (BA5 2DT), an 8 to 10 minute walk up the High Street
  • Several car parks are within a 5 to 10 minute walk of the cathedral
  • The A39 links Wells to the M5 and Bath, and the A371 runs towards Weston-super-Mare and the A303
  • There is no railway station in Wells; bus 376 runs from Bristol Temple Meads (about 1 hour) and 173 or 174 from Bath Spa
TipWells has no train station, so work out the bus connection from Bristol or Bath before you travel if you are not driving.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Wells Cathedral?

Wells city centre: Inns and guest houses close to the cathedral. Glastonbury: Town about 15 minutes away by car. Shepton Mallet: Market town about 15 minutes away. Cheddar: Village about 15 minutes away. Bath: City with many more hotels, about 40 minutes away.

How do I get to Wells Cathedral?

Coaches drop off at the Coach/Bus Station on Princes Street (BA5 2DT), an 8 to 10 minute walk up the High Street. Several car parks are within a 5 to 10 minute walk of the cathedral. The A39 links Wells to the M5 and Bath, and the A371 runs towards Weston-super-Mare and the A303. There is no railway station in Wells; bus 376 runs from Bristol Temple Meads (about 1 hour) and 173 or 174 from Bath Spa.

Any tips for visiting Wells Cathedral?

Wells has no train station, so work out the bus connection from Bristol or Bath before you travel if you are not driving.

Which airport is closest to Wells Cathedral?

The nearest airport on this site is Bristol Airport, about 12 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.