Places worth the detour in Wells

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Wells, United Kingdom, across 5 kinds of detour; ruins, relics & eerie places are the largest group (3). Best known: Wells Cathedral. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Ruins & the uncanny3 Nature & landscapes2 Sacred sites1 Built landmarks1 Fun & leisure1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Wells Cathedral

Sacred sites · 12th century · Notable

Anglican cathedral in Wells, Somerset, England, UK

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2.Wookey Hole Caves

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Series of limestone caverns in Somerset county, England

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3.The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Grade I listed house in Wells, Somerset, England, UK run by The Palace Trust

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4.Glastonbury Lake Village

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Former Iron Age village in Somerset, England, UK

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5.St Cuthbert's Swallet

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Cave in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England

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6.Maesbury Castle

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Hillfort in Somerset, England, UK

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7.Brothers Cider

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Cider brewery in the UK

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8.King's Castle

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Iron Age enclosed hilltop settlement in Somerset, England, UK

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