USEFUL LINKS - WHAT'S ON NEARBY
BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND http://www.bathandwest.com/upcoming-events/3/
MILTON LODGE GARDENS http://www.miltonlodgegardens.co.uk/
WELLS EVENTS http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/wells/events
WELLS CATHEDRAL http://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/contact-us/
THE GODNEY GATHERING http://www.thegodneygathering.com/
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS www.heritageopendays.org.uk
All Year: Wells Market Place has a twice weekly market on a Wednesday and Saturday with an interesting selection of goods available from over 50 stalls. The market was voted Best Farmers Market in Somerset 2011 in the Taste of Somerset awards.
If you need any further information, please telephone Wells Tourist Information office on +44(0)1749 673477 or visit www.wellssomerset.com.
Starlings Murmurations between Autumn and February, starlings flock together over the Somerset Levels & Moors to create huge and magnificent starling murmurations. Murmurations can be seen across the Somerset Levels, but the best places locally to see them are the National Nature Reserves of Westhay Moor and Shapwick Heath and RSPB Ham Wall. To find out exactly where the starlings are currently ring the Avalon Marshes Starling Hotline on 07866 554 142 and listen to the answer message, or email starlings@rspb.org.uk. Photograph of murmurations above courtesy of Lynne Newton www.foxybiddy.com.
Wells Walking Tours Heritage Walks leave from The Crown on Wednesday each week Easter through to October for a guided walk around Wells. Please note these days are seasonal. However, tours are available throughout the year, as well as Hot Fuzz, Ghost, Literary and Foodie walks; please check with Siobhan at Wells Walking Tours on (01749) 672438/07961159122 www.wellswalkingtours.co.uk.
Bishop Palace Tours: Daily 11.30am and 2.30pm*
Enjoy a guided walks around the gardens and explore why water is so important to this stunning site. *2:30pm tour available during Summer Hours only. 01749 988111 www.bishopspalace.org.uk. The Bishop’s Palace, Wells.
Every Wednesday 2-4pm: Waterwheel demonstrations
Join the experts and hear about the fascinating story behind the Victorian waterwheel located by the main well pool and then see it in action. For further information please call 01749 988111 or visit www.bishopspalace.org.uk. The Bishop’s Palace, Wells.
Wells Remembers
An exhibition in Wells and Mendip Museum focusing on the contribution Wells made during the Great War. Made up of photographs, memories and a model of a trench. Additional exhibits at the Town Hall, adjacent to The Crown. www.wellsremembers.com
Wells Charity Boules www.wellsboules.co.uk.
Glastonbury Extravaganza, Glastonbury Abbey: Stunning location, great music. www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/abbey-extravaganza
Heritage Open Days
Various events in and around Wells. www.heritageopendays.org.uk for more details.
www.wellsreindeerparade.co.uk
This is Somerset http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/entertainment
Wells Journal for http://www.wellsjournal.co.uk/entertainment
Wells City Council http://www.wells.gov.uk/index.php?page=community-events
Mendip District Council http://www.mendip.gov.uk/event
North Somerset Council http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/Pages/Events.aspx
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http://www.spanglefish.com/selfcateringwells/index.asp
http://www.bedandbreakfastsearcher.co.uk
www.spanglefish.com/davehalseylandscapegardener/
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