Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Wells, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 0.9 km
Ascend 20 m
Descend 7 m

Experience Wells in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Wells

Sight 1: Brown's Gatehouse

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Brown's Gatehouse in Wells, Somerset, England, is an entrance gateway into a walled precinct, the Liberty of St Andrew, which encloses the twelfth century Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, Vicar's Close and the residences of the clergy who serve the cathedral. Brown's Gatehouse has been designated as a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Wikipedia: Brown's Gatehouse, Wells (EN)

171 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Wells Museum

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Wells Museum

The Wells and Mendip Museum is a museum in the city of Wells. It is a registered charity and an accredited member of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. The exhibits include items of local history and archaeological finds.

Wikipedia: Wells and Mendip Museum (EN)

62 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Wells Cathedral

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Wells Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Andrew, is a Church of England cathedral in Wells, Somerset, England. It is the seat of the bishop of Bath and Wells and the mother church of the diocese of Bath and Wells. There are daily Church of England services in the building, and in 2023 it was reported to receive over 300,000 visitors per year. The cathedral is a Grade I listed building. The cathedral precincts contain the Bishop's Palace and several buildings linked to its medieval chapter of secular canons, including the fifteenth-century Vicars' Close.

Wikipedia: Wells Cathedral (EN), Website, Heritage Website

54 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Chain Gate

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The Chain Gate in Wells, Somerset, England, is an entrance gateway adjacent to the north side of Wells Cathedral, controlling access from St Andrew Street to the Cathedral Green within the Liberty of St Andrew. It is a Grade I listed building. It was built around 1460 to link the cathedral to Vicars' Close.

Wikipedia: Chain Gate, Wells (EN), Heritage Website

603 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Saint Thomas Church

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The Church of St Thomas in Wells, Somerset, England, was built in the 1850s. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Wikipedia: Church of St Thomas, Wells (EN)

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