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The Cathedral is open today, and this evening's concert by Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society will go ahead, but due to the adverse weather conditions today the Loft Café and Cathedral Shop will not be open. The High Parts Tour scheduled for today has been cancelled and attendees notified. The Armed Man concert is sold out.
Visit Us - Wells Cathedral
Inspiring pilgrims for nearly 850 years, discover the earliest English Cathedral to be built in the Gothic style, one of the oldest medieval clock faces in the world, the stunning design of the Scissor Arches, the picturesque and medieval Vicars’ Close, daily tours, and a year-round programme of events and activities.
Admission and Opening Times - Wells Cathedral
See a complete list of admission prices as well as other ways to visit, including with a Cathedral Card and admission passes. You can also find out about opening and last entry times. General Admission
Historical Highlights - Wells Cathedral
The present Cathedral was begun about 1175 on a new site to the north of an old minster church. Bishop Reginald de Bohun brought the idea of a revolutionary architectural style from France, and Wells was the first English cathedral to be built entirely in this new Gothic style.
Diocesan Outreach - Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral warmly invites clergy, parishioners and choirs from across the Diocese to engage in an exchange of gifts, either by joining us at the Cathedral or inviting us to their parish. These exchanges foster community and deepen our shared ministry.
'Space' by Luxmuralis (Jan–Feb 2025) - Wells Cathedral
‘Space’ will be a spectacular immersive journey for visitors to walk through and explore the space of Wells Cathedral in a new light. The artwork asks visitors to look out into space and think about what humans have achieved in our place in the world.
Scholarships and additional bursaries for Wells Cathedral School, which all Choristers attend, are available. For more information, or about Choral Scholarships at the Cathedral, please telephone 01749 832204 or email [email protected]. OTHER INFORMATION Where indicated, ‘Wells Cathedral Choir’ denotes all Boy Choristers, Girl
High Parts Tours - Wells Cathedral
Climb the spiral staircase and walk in the footsteps of Wells Cathedral’s master masons on this behind-the-scenes tours of the High Parts—one of the most memorable things to do in Wells!
The City of Wells - Wells Cathedral
The Bishop’s Palace & Gardens has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and this stunning medieval palace is open for all to enjoy. A stone’s throw from Wells Cathedral, this medieval place and its tranquil moat form a …
Wells Cathedral Timeline
Unlike the other English Cathedrals of the period, Wells Cathedral was the first to be built in the Gothic style. Bishop Reginald de Bohun had brought the revolutionary architectural style back from a visit to France.