Day to Day Events

Wells Film Centre - From Friday 25th July to Thursday 31st July

Summer Holiday Family Trail
•    24th July - 1st September 2025

Young adventurers can explore our 14 acres of RHS partner gardens and centuries of history within the Palace walls this summer with our family trail!

Find the hidden corners of our Palace, listen to the birdsong, feel the different textures within the gardens, and smell the scent of the flowers while following our summer trail.

Plus, don’t forget to collect a stamp for your Palace Passport!

All of our family school summer holiday activities are included with admission, including Day Tickets, the Annual Pass, and Friends of the Palace membership.

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Summer Holiday Family Crafting
•    31st July - 28th August 2025

This summer, we have plenty of engaging and interactive crafting sessions lined up for families visiting the Palace. Whether inside our historic Palace or out in the Community Garden, there’s plenty for little adventurers to enjoy.

31st July (11am-3pm) | Nature Ninjas
Design your very own watering can from a recycled plastic bottle. Perfect for little garden helpers. You might get a bit wet this week!

7th August 2025 (11am-3pm) | Family crafting activities
Get creative within our medieval Palace and RHS partner gardens.

14th August 2025 (11am-3pm) | Family crafting activities
Get creative within our medieval Palace and RHS partner gardens.

21st August (11am-3pm) | Nature Ninjas
Sow a ‘Rocket Head’ – sow some rocket seeds and design a fun tin can pot. Take it home, watch it grow and give it a ‘haircut’ to make a salad!

28th August 2025 (11am-3pm) | Family crafting activities
Get creative within our medieval Palace and RHS partner gardens.

All of our family school summer holiday activities are included with admission, including Day Tickets, the Annual Pass, and Friends of the Palace membership.

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•    28th August – 28th September 2025

The Bishop’s Palace proudly presents ‘The Costumes of Wolf Hall’ Exhibition showcasing original garments worn in the award-winning BBC series Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Costumes are on loan from BAFTA- and Oscar-winning Angels Costume Company.

Featuring costumes worn by Damian Lewis as Henry VIII, gowns worn by Kate Phillips (Jane Seymour), Lilit Lesser (Lady Mary), and Summer Richards as (Catherine Howard), and a behind-the-scenes look at the sets and props used at the Palace.

This exhibition will be located throughout September 2025 in the Palace’s Conference Room on the first floor (the first floor can also be accessed via a lift, located on the left in the Entrance Hall).

The Costumes of Wolf Hall Exhibition is included with admission to The Bishop’s Palace, including Day and Joint Tickets, the Annual Pass, and Friends of the Palace/Membership.

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Image credit: BBC/Playground Entertainment/Nick Briggs
 

Afternoon Tea at The Bishop's Table

• Available 7 days a week • Food served 9.30am - 3pm   Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in Wells from The Bishop’s Table Café, overlooking the stunning Palace buildings and Croquet Lawn. Your Afternoon Tea includes a fruit scone with clotted cream, a slice of cake from our counter selection, a choice of sandwich, and a pot of tea. Add a glass of prosecco for £6.95   Please book your Afternoon Tea at least 24 hours in advance by calling 01749 988111 and selecting option 3 for the Bishop’s Table Restaurant. Please note that food is served until 3pm. Please present your email confirmation (either on your phone or as a printout) at the café counter upon arrival.   Book Here Want to treat a loved one to a delicious Afternoon Tea in the stunning surroundings of The Bishop's Palace? We're now offering vouchers - Perfect for treating someone special. Click here to find out more.