The Bishop's Palace is situated at the heart of the historic centre of Wells, adjacent to the Cathedral of St
Andrew and the ancient market place (Wednesday and Saturday market days). The site has been home to
the Bishops of Bath and Wells since 1206 when Bishop Jocelin was first granted land by King John to build a residence and deer park.
It has been described as the 'most memorable of all Bishop's Palaces in England' (Pevsner) and it is easy to see why.
Surrounded by gardens, outer battlements and a moat, it is a fairytale location in every sense of the word - a superb venue for a wedding reception.
Once through the gatehouse, the magnificent 13th century palace lies across the croquet lawn with the ruins of Bishop Bunnell's Great Hall to the south and Bishop Beckynton's 15th century wing to the north.
Within the 14 acres of gardens, the visitor will find St Andrew's Well, a tranquil pool containing four springs, which is reached across a willow bridge. These are the springs from which the city takes its name.
Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral Entrance to the Bishop's Palace - photo presented with the kind permisssion of www.grumpystumpy.com
Wells Fountain in the Square - photo presented with the kind permisssion of www.grumpystumpy.com
Wells Cathedral GatewaySt Andrew's Street - photo presented with the kind permisssion of www.grumpystumpy.com
Wells Cathedral Northern Tower of the West Front - photo presented with the kind permisssion of www.grumpystumpy.com
Wells Cathedral Bishop's Palace Moat - photo presented with the kind permisssion of www.grumpystumpy.com
Wells Cathedral Bishop's Palace Moat - photo presented with the kind permisssion of www.grumpystumpy.com |
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