About The Bishop's Palace and Gardens
Home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years, The Bishop's palace and Gardens is an area of great historical and religous significance and has some of the most breathtaking architectural features in the area. The Medieval palace dates all the way back to the thirteenth century and has a number of amazing features including, a moat, a flagstone drawbridge and a portcullis. A number of rooms within are also open to the public, so all can experience the livelihood and history of past bishops. The garden is 14 acres of beauty, with a number of areas to discover including the wells pools for which the city was named. For those looking to really get into the history of the property, guided tours are avaialble, led by friendly and knowledgable guides.
Read Less| Website: | bishopspalace.org.uk |
| Ticket Prices: | Gift Aid/Standard Adult: £7.99/£7.25 Concession: £6.90/£6.20 Child (Under 5): Free/Free Child: £3.35/£3.05 Family (2 Adult, 2 cards): £19.25/£17.45 Prebooked Group rate Adult: NA/£5.95 Prebooked Group rate Child: NA/£2.75 |
| Telephone: | 01749 988111 |
| Recommended Time: | 1 - 2 hours |
| Opening Times: | Mon-Sun: 10.00-18.00 |
| Indoors / Outdoors: | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Categories: | Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Historic Walking Areas, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Religious Sites |
