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Wells has a largely unspoiled medieval urban landscape and has remained a focus of spiritual interest to people since prehistory. And despite being officially recognised as a city for over eight hundred years, Wells is simply a quiet provincial town that has gained celebrity status purely on account of the immaculate cathedral at its epicentre. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in character and one visit to Wells will make you realise why few people ever want to leave.

Getting around Wells
With a population of less than 10,000 people and a working population significantly lower than that, commuting to work in the morning is unlikely to cause much distress, unless you happen to get stuck behind one of the agricultural vehicles that frequent these roads. Connected by the A39 from Farrington Gurney to the north east of city centre and Glastonbury a few miles to the south along with the A371 from Cheddar to the north west , Wells is well-connected and most commuters travel to work by car.

Wells has around 8 car parks that have enough spaces for approximately 700 cars.

The city has had a total of three railway stations in the past but, sadly none of them exists any longer. Indeed, the nearest train station is ten miles north in Castle Cary . So if you are looking for public transport the bus is your only option. Wells bus station is located just off Market Street and has services operating all local routes.

Eating, drinking and shopping in Wells
For Shopping, Wells Market Place has been the focal point of the city for centuries. At its entrance is the conduit from which there is a permanent flow of water. This was given to the citizens of Wells by Bishop Bekynton in 1451 at a time when fresh water was a precious commodity – a man for whom much of the notable features of the Market Place are attributed. Indeed, the shops running towards the Cathedral are built on walls created by him in the fifteenth century, his so-called ‘New Work'.

Given its size, don't expect the usual choice of big name high street retailers to be here. However, the likes of Boots, Waterstones and WHSmith sit alongside a plethora of smaller, independent retailers down narrow cobbled lanes.

When it comes to eating out, most eateries and restaurants are centred alongside all the bars in the city centre, especially around Sadler Street and Priory Road and the streets that run alongside these. Wells also offers a number of pleasant tea rooms, café bars, great town and country pubs and more than a few choice restaurants.

Goodfellows is reputed to be the best restaurant in town with its award-winning menus and French-inspired cuisine. Whilst Rugantino offers the best Italian option and the City Arms is noted for its traditional pub food.

And for a swift half at lunch time or for somewhere to go for a few drinks after work, the Crown Hotel, Mermaid and Globe Inn's and the Kings Head serve up a good beer, whereas Chapels Wine Bar is one of the most popular bars in Wells.

For cinema you can head to Wells Film Centre which is located at Princes Road . And if you are feeling fit, Wells Leisure Centre offers a range of facilities including fitness gym, swimming pool, football, racket sports. And the Skate Park is suitable for skate boarders, roller bladers and scooters. The local football side is Wells City FC, past winners of the Western League.

But if you fancy being a tourist for the weekend, Wells Cathedral, Bishop's Palace next door and Cathedral Close are good places to check out if you are looking for something relatively relaxing. Alternatively, Glastonbury , Stonehenge, Bath , Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole – a series of deep, dramatic caves and intricate rock features – are all right on your doorstep.

And each year the city is transformed into a bibliophile's paradise during the annual Literature Festival which attracted the likes of Libby Purves, Fay Weldon, Melvyn Bragg and Iain Banks. Whilst the May Day Fair and Moat Boat Race add to the social calendar for the year.

Main residential areas
Housing in Wells is predominantly made up of two to three bedroom terraced and semi-detached houses, with relatively few flats and detached houses. Houses are relatively small, usually with two or three bedrooms. However, a greater range of property types can be found in the neighbouring areas of Shepton Mallet, Frome, Glastonbury , Cheddar and Axbridge.

If you're thinking of moving to the area, take a look at some of the current property available to buy or let in Wells.

Take a closer look
A picture is worth a thousand words. You can see some images from in and around Wells below.

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