The Somerset Poppies
Red poppies created by thousands of local children. First planted in 2018 to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One. Since then the poppies have returned each year to chosen corners...
Tagged: Bishops Palace
Mendip Gold
Autumn can come and go in a heartbeat. For me this was one of those years. A late start followed by a series of storms that removed many of the leaves. Combine this with...
Bishop’s Snowdrops
Each year I make a visit to the Bishop’s Palace in Wells. This is a beautiful place to visit, and you can return all year on the same ticket. What’s not to like! They...
Spring at the Palace
A swan welcomes the start of spring at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells. Wells is a tiny city at the heart of Somerset with a big history. The Bishop’s Palace also has a living...
Bishop’s Snowdrops
The Snowdrop Celebrations at the Bishop’s Palace have returned in Wells. Covering five weekends starting at the end of January this is a chance to see carpets of snowdrops around the palace gardens. First...
Bishop’s Fields
Early autumn morning in the Bishop’s Fields, near Park Wood. These fields at the City of Wells in Somerset are a popular dog walking spot. But get up a bit earlier and you may...
Rooftop Wells
St Cuthbert’s in Wells has been opening its doors, letting visitors view England’s smallest city from the top of its tower. My favourite fish and chip shop is down there. Almshouses, once called poorhouses,...
Marvellous Magnolia
Bishops Palace A beautiful spot for a stroll. I missed the snowdrops due to the pandemic but now we are allowed out I could not miss the daffodils. But it was the beautiful Magnolia...
Bishop’s Palace Poppies
The Bishop’s Palace in the Somerset ‘city’ of Wells is famous for the swans that enjoy being feed outside on the moat. The autumn colours are in full strength. Just not many people about!...
Bishop Palace Snowdrops
Each year the Bishop’s Palace in Wells put on a display of snowdrops. Before the official visitor weekends I popped in to get some pictures without the crowds. The low winter sun was just...
