Bishop's Palace

The Bishop's Palace and accompanying Bishops House at Wells in the English county of Somerset, is adjacent to Wells Cathedral and has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for 800 years. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. Hidden within the ancient ramparts and protected by the moat, 14 acres of stunning, tranquil gardens await you.

Wander along and around the many herbaceous borders, savour the scent of roses in the parterre, admire the views from the top of the ramparts, meander through the Arboretum, admire the reflection of the Cathedral in one of the well pools, explore what is growing in the Community Garden and, finally, take a moment to recharge your batteries in the contemporary Garden of Reflection.

In 2016, the gardens were acknowledged by the Royal Horticultural Society, by being made a “Partner Garden”. This status is awarded to gardens of “outstanding and exceptionally high standards of planting and design” - a great achievement for the team working under head gardener James Cross. 

Entry is free every Friday to RHS members with starred cards (*). 

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