About Wells - The City of Wells - technically, the presence of a cathedral makes a town into a city, so that qualifies this quiet Somerset backwater of Wells a city. Yet thinking of Wells as a city is misleading as it is really a small town but this beautiful home of the Bishops of Bath and Wells is the smallest city in England.
Shopping - There are a host of local stores catering for a diverse range of products including many independent specialist shops as well as a mix of popular national outlets. There is also an excellent choice of food and drink establishments to suit all tastes. A twice weekly traditional market, which always creates a special atmosphere, is held in the picturesque Market Place.
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Things to do - Wells Cathedral is the first English-built and designed example in the Gothic style, dating back to 1180. Its famous features include the spectacular West Front which looks over the Cathedral Green, unique scissor arches in the Nave, a panorama of The Last Judgement, the Chapter House and the 600-year-old Astronomical Clock. Visit nearby Wookie Hole Caves with new attractions, great new facilities and the classic glory of Britain's most spectacular underground caverns.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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