St Cuthbert's Church

The church itself sits right in the heart of Wells, which frankly makes it impossible to miss if you're spending time in the area. St Cuthbert's is one of those proper medieval parish churches that tells you everything about how important this town once was - the tower's distinctive and quite handsome, all golden stone and intricate tracery. Inside, you'll find the sort of details that reward a slow wander: misericords, a fine rood screen, and enough stained glass to suggest the place was seriously well-funded back in the day.

It's the kind of stop that takes 30 minutes or so, not a full morning commitment. History enthusiasts will find plenty to examine, though casual visitors might spend half that time. The church sits within spitting distance of Wells Cathedral itself, so the two make a natural pairing - you're basically walking between them rather than planning separate trips. If you're staying at Cathedral View Glamping just up the road, you could practically see it from your accommodation.

Admission is typically free, as with most English parish churches, though a donation box will be waiting. The real advantage is the location - Wells is small enough that you can park once and visit both the cathedral and St Cuthbert's on foot. If you've got the time, the town itself deserves an afternoon: decent cafes, the Bishop's Palace gardens if you fancy something different, and honestly just the Georgian and medieval streetscape is worth photographing. Worth fitting in if you're staying at any of the local parks, particularly Wells Touring or the glamping options clustered nearby.