Chapels · South West England
Bishop's Palace Chapel
In or near Wells.
Bishop's Palace Chapel — Grade I listed building in Wells, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 9.3 km
- Free entry
About
Bishop's Palace Chapel is a chapel in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 9.3 km away. Postcode area BA5.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bishop's Palace Chapel is a Grade I listed chapel located in Wells, South-West England. It forms part of the Bishop's Palace complex and is noted for its historical significance within the region. The chapel is situated within the Mendip National Nature Reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2091, -2.6426
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wells
- Postcode
- BA5 2PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529917 (CC0)
- commons: The Bishops Palace and Gardens Chapel (43761340231).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop's Palace Chapel?
- Bishop's Palace Chapel is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 2PD), in the parish of Wells.
- What is Bishop's Palace Chapel?
- Bishop's Palace Chapel — Grade I listed building in Wells, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bishop's Palace Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA5 2PD.
- Is Bishop's Palace Chapel a listed building?
- Bishop's Palace Chapel is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Bishop's Palace Chapel a protected site?
- Yes — Bishop's Palace Chapel is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Bishop's Palace Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Bishop's Palace Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishop's Palace Chapel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5 2PD. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.