OUR LOCATION AND MAPS
WELLS, SOMERSET
We’re located in the heart of Wells, the smallest city in England with a population of only 10,000. It is a beautiful city to live in; our children enjoy fresh air, green fields and relative safety with few external distractions.
Address
Wells Cathedral School, The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST
Transportation Links
Major air, rail and road links are all within easy reach. We are:
- 2 hours from London Heathrow
- 28 minutes from Bristol Airport
- 40 minutes from Bath Spa
How to Get Here
From London
Leave the M4 Motorway at Junction 19 (M32). In Bristol, follow signs for Wells A37.
Or…
Leave the M3 Motorway at Junction 8 and join the A303 westwards. Follow signs for Warminster (A36), then Frome (A362), then Shepton Mallet (A361) and then Wells (A371).
From the South West
Leave the M5 Motorway at Junction 23 and join the A39 eastwards following signs for Wells.
From the West Midlands
Leave the M5 Motorway at Junction 20 and take the M4 eastwards and leave the motorway at Junction 19 (M32). In Bristol, follow the signs for Wells A37.
A Glimpse of Wells
Set in the heart of the medieval city of Wells, Wells Cathedral School’s beautiful backdrop has inspired generations. Wells is the smallest city in England and is surrounded by lovely countryside – quintessential England at its finest…
Home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years this stunning medieval palace is open for all to enjoy. Surrounded by a breathtaking moat you can cross a flagstone drawbridge, under the portcullis and experience a true hidden gem.
Vicars’ Close dates back to the 14th century, and it is the oldest street in Europe with all the buildings intact. You’ll often find yourself walking along this lovely street as you go about your school life at Wells.
A couple minutes walk will take you to the bustling High Street in Wells, with a range of shops, cafes and even a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The present Cathedral in Wells, started in 1180 and largely completed by 1306, is one of the most impressive cathedrals in Britain. It survives along with all of the original buildings. It has been described as “the most poetic of the English Cathedrals.”