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 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 is an Anglican cathedral in Wells, Somerset, England, dedicated to St Andrew the Apostle. It is the seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, whose cathedra it holds as mother church of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Built as a Roman Catholic cathedral from around 1175 to replace an earlier church on the site since 705, it became an Anglican cathedral when King Henry VIII split from Rome. It is moderately sized for an English cathedral. Its broad west front and large central tower are dominant features. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" of English cathedrals.

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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