Wells Cathedral

About

England's first gothic cathedral, in its smallest city, with a rare chained library.

Why go

• One of the prettiest cathedrals i’ve even been to
• Feels like stepping back in time
• A fairytale moment at wells cathedral

Must try

• Visit the chained library
• Explore the bishop's palace & gardens
• See the scissor arches
• Climb the 'sea of stone' staircase
• See the astronomical clock

Pro tips

• Get a combo ticket for cathedral and palace
• Park at the north lot, south lot fills by 9am
• Explore vicars' close, europe's oldest residential street

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (7013 reviews)

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