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, also known as Roamee, offers a free Wells walking tour with audio narration. Use it to 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.
This Wells walking tour is built for travelers searching for a audio guide, a free walking route, or the Roamee app for Wells. Start with Wells Cathedral and Bishop's Palace, then branch into local context, photo spots, and neighborhood stories as you walk.
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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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