Bishops Snowdrops
It was another rainy winter day in Somerset. Perfect to head up to Wells and visit the Bishops Palace to join their “Snowdrop Celebrations”. The flowers were out all across the stunning location. Mixed...
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Somerset Snowdrops
This is one of my favourite times of the year, because it is the time when the snowdrops signal the beginning of the end of winter. Somerset has a wealth of places to...
Bishop’s Kingfisher
Bishop’s Palace The kingfisher that lives in the moat at the Bishop’s Palace may be the most famous kingfisher in Somerset. This is a beautiful location and is worth a visit even without this...
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...
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,...
