Wells Holidays

The medieval city of Wells is picturesquely located in the Mendip district of Somerset at the southern fringe of the Mendip Hills. As the second smallest city in England, after the City of London, Wells offers visitors a charming blend of historic architecture, modern facilities and many small, independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Those in search of a UK holiday destination with unique heritage and superb access to a wealth of cultural and natural attractions in Somerset will find it all while on holiday in Wells. Holiday accommodation in Wells and the surrounding area can be found in conveniently situated hotels and guesthouses as well as comfortable self-catering holiday cottages and country lodges.

 

An array of intricate architecture and impressive historical buildings will greet you when arriving on holiday in Wells. The most imposing of these is the majestic Wells Cathedral to which the small city owes its city status. With an immaculately preserved West Front, Wells Cathedral stands among the UK’s finest and is well worth a visit while on a UK holiday in Somerset. The Vicar’s Close, next to the cathedral is also an important historical feature of the city and is claimed to be the oldest continually occupied street in Europe. Other historic attractions in Wells include the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens and the bustling Market Place, both offering a further insight into the long history and thriving heritage of the city.  

 

Just a few miles from Wells, visitors can enjoy the famous Wookey Hole Caves, displaying striking stalactites and stalagmites, the underground river and the impressive Cathedral Chamber. Around 5 miles northwest from here you can visit Cheddar Gorge, the UK’s biggest gorge with breathtaking scenery and a fascinating history dating back to the Stone Age. A visit to the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company will add another dimension to your cheap UK holiday in Somerset. Glastonbury, one of Somerset’s most iconic towns, is just a 15 minute drive from Wells where you can visit Glastonbury Abbey and the mythical Glastonbury Tor. With all these attractions so close to your base, you are sure to have a packed itinerary while on a UK holiday in Wells.