Places to visit near

Wells

Wells is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom of about 11,343 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit: 79 churches, 37 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Church of St Cuthbert, Wells, Ebbor Gorge and Swildon's Hole.

51.2079° N, 2.6490° WPop. 11,343

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km168
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wells

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:57 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Wells
  2. Ebbor Gorgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cheddar Gorgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Charterhouse Roman Townheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. The Blessed Virgin Marychurch · 30 min
  6. An Area of the Romano-British Linear Village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Malletheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Wells
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wells?

Church of St Cuthbert, Wells (church, about 1 km), Ebbor Gorge (viewpoint, about 5 km), Swildon's Hole (cave, about 7 km), An Area of the Romano-British Linear Village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet (heritage site, about 11 km), The Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 14 km), Charterhouse Roman Town (heritage site, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wells?

168 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks, 7 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Wells?

Church of St Cuthbert, Wells, about 1 km by road; The Blessed Virgin Mary (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Wells?

An Area of the Romano-British Linear Village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet, about 11 km by road; Charterhouse Roman Town (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wells?

Start in Wells, visit Ebbor Gorge, then Cheddar Gorge, then Charterhouse Roman Town, then The Blessed Virgin Mary, then An Area of the Romano-British Linear Village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.