Even though Wells has a population of just over 10,000; it is a city, and it has been a city since medieval times. Except for the City of London, Wells is the smallest city in England.

History

Located six miles from Glastonbury, in the Mendip area of Somerset, there is a tremendous sense of history in Wells. The fact that it is a cathedral city, and its city status has been in place since the Medieval times, means that this is an area that is well worth considering as an important piece of English history. Wells Cathedral is a Grade I listed building.

Location

Distance to some well-known places in the area:

•Glastonbury – 6.2 miles
•Bath – 20.5 miles
•Weston Super Mare – 20.9 miles
•Bristol – 22 miles
•Taunton – 28 miles

Transport

Buses
•Glastonbury – Buses you can take include the 376 or the 29 and the journey will take between 20 and 25 minutes
•Bath – You should take the 173 with the total journey time taking around 1 hour 21 minutes
•Weston Super Mare – You should take the 126 with the total journey time taking around 1 hour and 25 minutes
•Bristol – You should take the 376 with the total journey time taking around 1 hour and 25 minutes
•Taunton – You should take the 129 with the total journey time taking around 1 hour and 40 minutes

Nearest Train Station – Castle Cary – 12.1 miles but Bristol (21.9 miles) and Bruton (13.1 miles) are bigger stations with a better service, and better connecting travel options to and from Wells.

Nearest Airport – Bristol Airport – 18.0 miles

Education

Schools
•St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
•Wells Cathedral School
•The Blue School
•Stoberry Park School
•St Cuthbert’s CofE Junior School
•St Cuthbert’s Church of England Infants School

Rents

Average asking rents in central Wells:
•1 bedroom £540 pcm
•2 bedroom £684 pcm
•3 bedroom £915 pcm
•4+ bedroom £1,400 pcm

Places to Eat

Cafes

Strangers with Coffee. Tucked away in St Cuthbert Street, Strangers with Coffee is a fabulous café which offers wonderful coffee, fantastic food and an amazing level of service which you just don’t get in most cafes or coffee shops (postcode BA5 2AW)

Pubs

The Fountain Inn. A gastro pub with a quirky interior hidden behind the cathedral on St Thomas Street that offers good food from local suppliers and organic produce – well worth a visit (postcode BA5 2UU)

Restaurants

The Greek Taverna on Union Street is a family run restaurant that offers authentic Greek food using traditional recipes in a friendly atmosphere (postcode BA5 2PU).

Places to Visit

The Wells and Mendip Museum is a great way to learn more about the history of the local area. This is definitely the sort of attraction that appeals to tourists and locals. A lot of the joy in Wells is just by exploring and venturing off on your own but if you are looking for a focused activity, this museum will be a good place to start.

Something Interesting about Wells

Wells was the setting for the popular film Hot Fuzz.

About Tom Morgan

Founder of Jungle Property the multi award-winning letting agent based in Glastonbury, Somerset. I am passionate about property and Glastonbury and about providing the very best advice to anyone who wants the best return on a buy-to-let property investment. For an open and brutally honest opinion on anything in the Glastonbury property market please contact me via tom.morgan@jungleproperty.co.uk