Food Scene
The Fountain Inn
1 Saint Thomas StreetGood food in a cosy pub
Mendip Inn
A37Good Food, stylishly renovated country pub.
Only a mile away
The Talbot Inn
Selwood StreetGreat food in old coaching inn.
Sightseeing
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenStunning Cathedral in a fine, somewhat quaint small city centre.
Remarkable substantial C12 moated castle ruin in the centre of the village. Good pub nearby!
42 locals recommend
Nunney Castle
Castle StreetRemarkable substantial C12 moated castle ruin in the centre of the village. Good pub nearby!
Ancient landmark, reputed to have mystical properties, stands high, giving wonderful 360 views, above the Somerset Levels.
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
Ancient landmark, reputed to have mystical properties, stands high, giving wonderful 360 views, above the Somerset Levels.
Quaint old village with very interesting church.
Home to 'Little Jack Horner' of the nursery rhyme.
Mells
Quaint old village with very interesting church.
Home to 'Little Jack Horner' of the nursery rhyme.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bristol
Wide choice of night spots in a river/dock-side setting.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace (also open) . The gardens are the source of the well which gives the city its name.
104 locals recommend
Bishops Palace Gardens
Beautiful gardens in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace (also open) . The gardens are the source of the well which gives the city its name.
Arts & Culture
One of the famous Leach family of potters. Pottery and showroom with regular art exhibitions.
11 locals recommend
John Leach's Muchelney Pottery
MuchelneyOne of the famous Leach family of potters. Pottery and showroom with regular art exhibitions.
Regular programme of exhibitions by international artists.
Prairie style garden designed by Piet Oudolf.
272 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneRegular programme of exhibitions by international artists.
Prairie style garden designed by Piet Oudolf.
Shopping
Clarks Village
Popular large 'Outlet Village' 15 miles away.
Farmer's Market in the market square every Wednesday.
Town has a number of supermarkets incl Waitrose, Tesco, Morrison.
295 locals recommend
Wells
Farmer's Market in the market square every Wednesday.
Town has a number of supermarkets incl Waitrose, Tesco, Morrison.
Essentials
Gurney Slade Post Office
Well equipped local shop and post office