Wells Walking Tour
Wells, United Kingdom
Why Walk Wells
Wells has been a city since receiving its charter in 1205, though its population remains under 12,000. The cathedral, begun in 1175, is famous for its extraordinary West Front — a screen of over 300 medieval carved figures — and its unique scissor arches added in the 14th century to support the crossing tower. Vicars' Close, a 14th-century residential street, is claimed to be the oldest complete medieval street in Europe.
Free Wells Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Wells walking tour with audio narration. Explore Wells Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, Vicars' Close, plus hidden gems like The Bishop's Palace moat and St Cuthbert's Church, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Wells
- •Wells Cathedral — a Gothic cathedral with a West Front of over 300 medieval sculptures and dramatic scissor arches
- •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
Hidden Gems in Wells
- •The Bishop's Palace moat — swans have been trained to ring a bell at the gatehouse when they want to be fed
- •St Cuthbert's Church — the largest parish church in Somerset, with a fine painted wooden ceiling
Walking Tip
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.
Best Time to Visit
April through October. Wells is a good base for exploring the Mendip Hills and Glastonbury.
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