Things To Do in Wells, Somerset, England | A Short Travel Guide
Never heard of Wells? Don’t worry, neither had I until this year. If you don’t count the City of London, Wells, Somerset is England’s smallest city but don’t let that deter you from its history, beauty and culture. Wells lies in Somerset, just 3 hours from London and 45 mins from Bath. It makes the perfect city getaway to recharge your batteries while experiencing some history, culture and peace and quiet. This short travel guide will tell you all the things to do in Wells, Somerset including where to stay and eat.
Wells dates back to Roman times but it was during the middle ages that most of the construction began. Wells is famous for its beautifully preserved historical architecture and due to this, it’s often used as a set for films and period dramas. Wells is so small you could easily see everything in a rather demanding day, but a weekend is the perfect amount of time for this charming little city.
THINGS TO DO IN WELLS
WELLS CATHEDRAL
Wells Cathedral is the centrepiece of the city and one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in England today. It’s definitely one of the top things to do in Wells. Parts of the building date back to the tenth century, however, a lot of the building you see today is from Victorian era restoration. Go inside (free but donation preferred) and walk around heaven-bound naves and admire the amazing ribs of the ceiling, famous throughout Gothic architecture. While the impressive choir was closed off when we visited you can still take a peek from behind the rope. Don’t forget to explore the gardens too, they are very pretty indeed.
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VICAR’S CLOSE
Out of all the things to do in Wells, Somerset, this tiny alley has got to be my favourite. A stunning cobbled, pedestrian street and apparently one of the oldest residential streets in Europe. Located to the right side of the cathedral, Vicar’s Close is framed by stunning period architecture, Gothic arches and window frames, and the cutest terraced cottages with titles roofs, blooming gardens and unique, tall chimneys. You can feel the history just oozing out of these houses just walking down the ancient cobbles. Did I mention Vicar’s Close makes a great Instagram photo location?
