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Wells is one of the smallest cities in England, tucked beneath the southern slopes of the Mendip hills. As well as its magnificent cathedral, the Bishop's Palace and wealth of secular attractions Wells has a large business and residential community.
There is a rich mix of shops and facilities.
The heart of Wells has been going since the middle ages, retaining a medieval character.

Thomas Beckington, commissioned many of the fine buildings in the market place. Visitors make a beeline for the wide variety of specialist and everyday shops in the city and also Wells Museum on the Cathedral Green. The museum is based in the former Chancellors House, facing the cathedral and is open daily from Easter to September and every day except Mondays and Tuesdays in the winter.



Local towns and villages to visit

Bridgewater
Cheddar
Dunster
Ilfracombe
Glastonbury
Minehead
Street
Taunton
Watchet
Wellington
Western-Super-Mare
Yeovil

ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA
Alstone Wildlife Park, Alstone Road, Highbridge. Meet Thadore the Camel, handfeed the red deer. Meet loads of rriendly animals. This is a non profit making animal park 01278782405

Barrington Court Garden & Court House
Barrington, Tel: 01460241938

Bath and West Showground Shows through out the year. Bike Shows, Royal Bath and West , Bristol Flower Show, National Amature Gardening Show, The Dairy Show. 01749 822200

Hinkley Point Power Station Bridgwater, Somerset, Tel: 01278654334

Bristol
Bristol Zoo Gardens. Over 300 species of wildlife in beautiful gardens. 0117 973 8951

Animal Farm Adventure Park, Red Road, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. Play all day at Somerset's all weather animal, adventure Park. The regions biggest indoor slides. Cuddle pets, nature trail, trampoline, friendly animals. 01278 751628

Cricket St.Thomas wild life park with over 600 animals a fun family day out. contact 01460 3011

Hornsbury Mill, Eleighwater, Chard
Somerset Tel: 0146063317

Glastonbury Abbey The earliest Christian Sanctary in Britain. 01458 832267

Peat Moors Centre Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury. 01458 860697

Somerset rural life museum A friendly museum with very few objects behind glass. 01458 831197

Highbridge
Alstone Wildlife Park small non-commercial attraction with friendly animals. 01278 782405

Coombes Cider & Apple Blossom Tea Rooms, Japonica Farm, The Causeway Mark, Highbridge, Somerset Tel: 01278641265

Secret World, New Road Farm East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset Tel: 01278783250

Ilminster
Perry Bros, Orchardland, Dowlish WakeSomerset , Tel: 0146052681

Langport
English Heritage, Muchelney, Langport
Somerset .Tel: 01458250664

Stembridge Tower Mill, High Ham, Langport, Somerset, Tel: 01458250818

The West Somerset Railway Britain's longest 'heritage' railway running from Bishops Lydeard to the coast at Minehead. Visit the recently opened museum in the station Goods Shed.

Butlins . Leisure & entertainment resort with ativities and attractions. Minehead 01643 708171

Aquasplash leisure Centre Swimming pool, waves and slide. Gym, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi. 01643 708000

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm. Near Alerford 01643 862816 W

Monksilver
Exmoor Adventures, Mark Stoddart
Combe Sydenham Country Park
Monksilver, Somerset. TA4 4JG 01984 624794

Sheppy's Cider Farm Centre
Wander through the orchards and share the art of cider making in the museum. Cider tasting is available in the shop. Open Monday to Saturday all year; Sundays Easter to October. 01823 320201

Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre Meare Green Court, Stoke Street, Gregory, Taunton, Somerset
Tel: 01823490249 When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.

English Basket Centre, Curload, Stoke St. Gregory, Taunton. Tel: 01823698418

Watchet
Cleeve Abbey, Washford, Watchet
Somerset, Tel: 01984640377

English Heritage, Washford, Watchet
Somerset, Tel: 0198440377

Staplecombe Vineyard, Burlands Farm
Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset
Tel: 01823451217

Angling

Coarse and trout fishing on the river Tone at Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe ( on the A361 about 9 miles west of Taunton). Other good waters include the Taunton-Bridgewater Canal, the West Sedgemoor Drain and Clatworthy Reservoir.
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CAMP SITES AND TOURING ALSO CARAVAN HOLIDAY PARKS IN THE AREA Somerset Holiday Parks Camping, Touring, Parks

Wells Spindlewood Lodges A small group of high quality, Scandinavian lodges set in 10 peaceful acres of pasture, woodland and orchards with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There is plenty of safe space around your lodge for the children to play or for you to relax and enjoy this wildlife haven.

Mendip Heights Camping and Caravan Park, Townsend, Priddy, Wells, BA5 3BP
Wells 01749 870241

Homestead Park, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset. BA5 1BW Wells 01749 673022

Greenacres Camping, Barrow Lane, North Wooton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. BA4 4HL Wells 01749 890497

Somerset Holiday Parks Static Self Catering Caravan Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !

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HOTELS INNS AND HOLIDAY LETS COTTAGES IN THE AREA
Little Burcott Farm Burcott, Wells, Somerset sleeps 2. A striking loft conversion in a secluded countryside location, with wonderful walking and glorious views, this stylish property makes a superb holiday base. Wells, the smallest city in England yet with one of its finest cathedrals, is just 1 mile distant, and Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Glastonburys famous Tor, Stourhead gardens and Street.

Number Three Hotel
Glastonbury, Somerset
01458834703

Hawthorns Hotel Glastonbury
Glastonbury, Somerset
01458831255

The Crown Hotel At Wells
Wells, Somerset 01749673457

The White Hart Hotel Wells, Somerset Tel: 01749672056

Somerset Red Lion Hotel Wells, Somerset 01749672616
Somerset Cottages
Cosy properties in delightful settings,
town or country.
0845 268 1255

Bradford on Tone
The White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone
Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HF. 01823 461239

Bridgwater

Black Horse Hotel, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HU
Tel: 01278428150

Blake Arms Hotel, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF
Tel: 01278422168

The Blue Boar, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater. TA6 3PG
Tel: 01278424944

New Inn Dowlish Wake, Dowlish Wake, Near Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 ONZ. 0146052413

The White Hart Hotel Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset 01984623344

Red Lion Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749672616
Swan Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749678877
Star Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749673055

Fennycastle House
Wookey, Wells, Somerset
01749672265
The Pecking Mill Inn & Hotel
Evercreech, Shepton Mallet
01749830336
Wessex Hotel Street, Somerset
01458443383


Mullions Hotel Street, Somerset
01458445110
Worth House Hotel Worth, Wookey, Wells, Somerset 01749672041
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RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA
Bradford on Tone
The White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone
Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HF. 01823 461239

Bridgwater

Black Horse Hotel, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HU
Tel: 01278428150

Blake Arms Hotel, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF
Tel: 01278422168

The Blue Boar, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater. TA6 3PG
Tel: 01278424944

New Inn Dowlish Wake, Dowlish Wake, Near Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 ONZ. 0146052413

The White Hart Hotel Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset 01984623344

Crown & Sceptre Taunton, Somerset Tel: 01823333384

Red Lion Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749672616
Swan Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749678877
Star Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749673055

Fennycastle House
Wookey, Wells, Somerset
01749672265
The Pecking Mill Inn & Hotel
Evercreech, Shepton Mallet
01749830336
Wessex Hotel Street, Somerset
01458443383


Mullions Hotel Street, Somerset
01458445110
Worth House Hotel Worth, Wookey, Wells, Somerset 01749672041

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PUBLIC HOUSES IN THE AREA
Bradford on Tone
The White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone
Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HF. 01823 461239

Bridgwater

Black Horse Hotel, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HU
Tel: 01278428150

Blake Arms Hotel, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF
Tel: 01278422168

The Blue Boar, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater. TA6 3PG
Tel: 01278424944

New Inn Dowlish Wake, Dowlish Wake, Near Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 ONZ. 0146052413

The White Hart Hotel Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset 01984623344

Crown & Sceptre Taunton, Somerset Tel: 01823333384

Red Lion Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749672616
Swan Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749678877
Star Hotel
Wells, Somerset 01749673055

Fennycastle House
Wookey, Wells, Somerset
01749672265
The Pecking Mill Inn & Hotel
Evercreech, Shepton Mallet
01749830336
Wessex Hotel Street, Somerset
01458443383


Mullions Hotel Street, Somerset
01458445110
Worth House Hotel Worth, Wookey, Wells, Somerset 01749672041

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