Activities

Wells City is within walking distance, and there are many attractions with a variety of interest for the visitor.www.wellscathedral.org.uk; www.bishopspalacewells.co.uk; www.wells-uk.com; including a twice weekly market (Wednesdays and Saturdays) in the Market Place.  www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk;
There are other gardens in the locality open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme: www.ngs.org.uk
Nearby, 15 minutes drive is Glastonbury with its ruined abbey and interesting shopping street. www.glastonburyabbey.com
Cheddar Gorge and the famous Cheddar caves provide a unique experience, only 20 minutes drive away: www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Wookey Hole caves is just around the corner, a five minute drive: www.wookey.co.uk
Visit the SS Great Britain in Bristol only a 40 minutes drive. www.ssgreatbritain.org;
The ancient City of Bath, a World Heritage Site with its famous Roman Baths, and special shops and historic streets; also only 40 minutes drive. www.thermaebathspa.com; www.visitbath.co.uk
There are several National Trust Properties within easy reach, to name a few: Stourhead House or Montecute  House, both only about 45 minutes drive away. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Rosemoor (a day’s round trip), an RHS Garden www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor; or take a tour around Forde Abbey, Hestercombe Gardens,  Wilton House near Salisbury, all provide a variety of ancient monuments and houses and gardens to visit.
For a complete contrast, why not visit Longleat House and Animal Safari Park, 40 minutes drive. www.longleat.co.uk