Admission and Opening Times

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Admission and Opening Times


See a complete list of admission prices as well as other ways to visit, including with a Cathedral Card and admission passes. You can also find out about opening and last entry times.

General Admission

General admission tickets can be purchased via the Welcome Desk at the Cathedral, and include a complimentary Highlights Tour or Audio Tour, admission to the Undercroft Exhibition, and access to our Explorer Backpacks for children.

There is no charge for people who wish to come into the Cathedral to pray, attend a service, or light a candle.

Re-use your ticket

Standard admission tickets include re-entry for 12 months from date of purchase, so you can enjoy access to a number of seasonal events, including exhibitions and Family Holiday Activities beyond your initial visit.

Adult £14.00
Adult (Reduced Hours*) £8.00
Under 18s FREE

*Does not include Highlights Tours. Regular reduced hours: Monday to Saturday, 4.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.; Sunday, 12.00 p.m. – 14.00 p.m.

Joint Ticket

Wells Cathedral and The Bishop’s Palace & Gardens

This new ticket offers discounted day entry to both major attractions in Wells versus the cost of separate admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Cathedral’s Welcome Desk, at The Bishop’s Palace’s Ticket Office, or online here.

Joint Ticket £20 (+£0.60 booking Fee)
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Regular visitor?

Details about our Cathedral Card, which offers 12 month re-entry plus additional discounts and benefits, are available here.

Local residents may be eligible for the the new Residents’ Pass which allows barrier free access, or if you’re on your parish church’s electoral roll and living in the Diocese of Bath and Wells you may be eligible for a Parish Pass, which also allows barrier free access.

Admission Passes

Opening Times

Please check the Closures and Restrictions page for any last minute changes prior to your visit as some events may be arranged at short notice.

Cathedral

Daily 7.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m.

Welcome Desk

Monday to Saturday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Sunday 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Shop

Monday to Saturday 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sunday 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

The Loft Café

Daily 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

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