The Bishop's Palace

Overall rating

4.33

About

The Bishop's Palace is the medieval home of the Bishops of Bath & Wells, surrounded by 14 acres of stunning RHS partner gardens, including the wells that give the City of Wells its name and a moat which is home to the famous Swans of Wells.

Reviews

Overall rating

4.33

(3 reviews)

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4.66

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finnberrys

Feb 2025

Well worth a visit but the lift is out of order and contact is poor

We're on a motorhoming holiday in Somerset and had a day out in Wells. We visited the Bishop's Palace and Gardens, and had planned well ahead and done our research. Their website has accessibility information and it all looked positive. We booked Sunday lunch and paid a deposit. Then several days before our visit, I noticed a sign on their website that the lift is out of order and waiting for repair. I tried to contact them by phone several times, left messages, tried messaging via FaceBook... but they never replied. Eventually, we just turned up on the day and they did at least give us half price entry and a free carer ticket.

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juliapeculiar

Mar 2017

Well worth a visit!

Fantastic access both inside and out.

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barnes_66

Jul 2016

Bishops garden wells Somerset

Easy to get around by wheelchair and volunteers helpful. Refreshments available. Disabeld toilets.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by The Bishop's Palace

Disabled Access at The Bishop's Palace

The Palace Buildings are fully accessible with a suitable lift to the first floor. The Gardens have wide, flat gravelled paths throughout. Accessible toilets are available and the cafe is wheelchair friendly.

Accessible parking at The Bishop's Palace

Just call in advance to book a space.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at The Bishop's Palace

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.