Landmark

Vicars' Close, Wells

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Vicars' Close in Wells is a remarkably intact medieval street, built in the 1340s to house the cathedral's vicars choral. The cobbled lane is lined with uniform stone houses, each with a small garden, and is still occupied today. Visitors can walk the entire length, noting the original chimneys and a chapel at the north end. The close offers a vivid glimpse into ecclesiastical life in the Middle Ages, and its peaceful atmosphere contrasts with the bustling cathedral green nearby.

Don't miss

Stroll the entire cobbled lane, one of the oldest residential streets still in use.
Admire the original medieval chimney stacks and leaded windows.
Visit the small chapel at the north end, built for the vicars' daily prayers.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Vicars' Close, Wells

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inPrivate Day Tour from Bath to Glastonbury and Wells with Pickup5★ · 16 travelers~8 hoursFrom$1499 per personSee dates →

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