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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· South West England

Wells Museum

In or near Wells.

Paid admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Wells Museum β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Private Henry John Patch (Harry) Age 111 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 6595004

Chris' Buet β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Mendip Vale Β· 9.5 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Wells Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • National Nature Reserve: MENDIP

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wells Museum is located in South-West England. This museum showcases the history and heritage of Wells, featuring a collection of local artefacts and exhibitions that reflect the area's cultural significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.2110, -2.6446
District
Somerset
Parish
Wells
Postcode
BA5 2SU
Parliamentary constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Nearest railway station
Mendip Vale β€” 9.5 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Wells Holiday Park

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Lower Milton Caravan And Camping Site

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wells Museum?
Wells Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 2SU), in the parish of Wells.
What is Wells Museum?
Wells Museum β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Wells Museum?
The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA5 2SU.
Is Wells Museum a protected site?
Yes β€” Wells Museum is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Wells Museum?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5 2SU. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.