United Kingdom Wells Cathedral
Main facade of the cathedral. Wells Cathedral is a magnificent example of Early English Gothic architecture in the city of Wells, UK. The cathedral is renowned for its elaborate West Front, which is covered with hundreds of medieval statues. Its interior features a unique and striking set of "scissor arches" that were added to support the central tower, as well as a working 14th-century astronomical clock.
Photography Tips
Photography inside is encouraged but staff might, sometimes ask that you avoid certain areas while religious activities are taking place. It opens from 07:00 in the morning until 18:00 in the evening, with an admission fee charged upon entry. The ticket lasts for a year if you want to revisit.
Tripods are permitted and wide to ultra-wide lenses are useful if you want to capture the scale of the interior.
Tripods are permitted and wide to ultra-wide lenses are useful if you want to capture the scale of the interior.
Travel Information
There are plenty of good hotels in the area, but if they don't provide their own parking, there is long-term (more than 3 hours) parking at the town's Waitrose car park, about a mile away.
If you take in the Bishop's Palace, which is beside the cathedral but a separate visitor location, you may need more than 3 hours.
If you take in the Bishop's Palace, which is beside the cathedral but a separate visitor location, you may need more than 3 hours.
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