Easter at The Bishop's Palace

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
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Easter at The Bishop's Palace

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This April (3–19 April 2026, 9.30am – 5.30pm), families can join us at The Bishop's Palace for our fun Easter family activities. Little adventurers can embark on an Easter trail throughout the gardens, get creative with our Art Adventurers and Nature Ninjas family crafting sessions and marvel at the breath-taking falconry displays on the 11th April.

With over 800 years of history and 14 acres of RHS partner gardens to explore, Easter promises to be a time full of family fun, adventure, creativity and an unmissable family day out in Wells.

Easter Activities at the Palace:
3 Apr–19 Apr | Easter Family Trail
3 Apr–21 Jun | 'Finding Home' Art Exhibition
9 Apr | Nature Ninjas Outdoor Family Crafting
11 Apr | Medieval Falconry Day. 9.30am – 5.30pm (displays at 11am and 3pm)
16 Apr | Art Adventurers Indoor Family Crafting

What else to enjoy at the Palace:
Inside the 800-year-old Palace, families can enjoy the new multimedia tours, allowing children to uncover the rich history of the Palace through quizzes, talking bishops, and treasure hunts!

Pick up a Palace Passport from our Ticket Office and collect stamps for different activities and events to fill the Passport for a prize at the end of the year.

The Bishop's Table, our award-wining on-site café, offers the perfect respite for tired explorers. With a children's menu and plenty of fruit, snacks and drinks, it's the perfect place to unwind this Easter.

Admission:
Our Easter family activities are included with admission to The Bishop's Palace, including Day Tickets, the Joint Ticket with Wells Cathedral, the Annual Pass and Friends of the Palace.

Buy Admission Here: https://bit.ly/402uuHd


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Opening Times

Season (3 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:30 - 17:30

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