Admission Passes

Make the most of return visits with a Cathedral Card, Residents’ Pass, or Parish Pass.
Information about Admission, Opening Times and day tickets can be found under Admission and Opening Times.

We are currently introducing a new ticketing and membership system.

Over the coming weeks, we will provide members with a digital membership pass, which can be stored and used on your phone, and/or a physical membership card, depending on your preference.

During this transition period, you are welcome to continue using your current membership card by simply providing your name or current card number, and our team will be able to locate your membership on the new system.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we make these improvements and thank you for your continued support.

Which pass is right for me?

Wells Cathedral Card

Make the most of what’s on offer throughout the year at Wells Cathedral, whilst helping to secure its future. As well as 12-month access to the Cathedral during visitor hours, cardholders can enjoy:

10% discount on Shop and Loft Café purchases
Priority booking at selected Cathedral organised events.
A free place on a booked tour when bringing a group.
10% discount on pre-booked tour prices- High Parts, Chained Library and Special Interest Tours
Option to pay for a guest on a single visit for a reduced charge at £10.00.
Option to buy an additional guest card at the same price as a Local (BA5 Postcode) card.

How to purchase

Cathedral Cards can be purchased online using the link below, at the Welcome Desk or in the Cathedral Shop*.

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Standard

Single £31.50pa

Local (BA5 Postcode)

Single £21.50pa

Terms & Conditions

To see the Wells Cathedral Card terms and conditions, please click here

*By becoming a Wells Cathedral Card holder, you will be automatically added to the Wells Cathedral E-Newsletter mailing list. You can unsubscribe from this at any point.

Joint Day Ticket to Wells Cathedral and The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens

Provides discounted day entry to both major attractions versus the cost of separate admission.

How to Purchase

Tickets can be purchased at the Cathedral’s Welcome Desk or online using the button below.

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Residents’ Pass

Providing free admission to the Cathedral for 12 months from date of issue, anyone who lives within the city council boundaries of the City of Wells, South Horrington and the Wookey Hole Road is eligible to apply for a free Wells Cathedral Residents’ Pass. Each resident needs to apply for an individual pass — If you are applying for more than one resident, you will need to provide proof of address for each named individual. Your pass will be valid for the duration of your residence within the city council boundaries of the City of Wells.

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Parish Pass

Anyone who is on the parish church’s electoral roll and living in the Diocese of Bath and Wells (or Cathedral Community Roll) is eligible to apply for a Wells Cathedral Parish Pass which provides free admission to the Cathedral for the duration of the current church electoral roll period. Each parishioner needs to apply for an individual pass — If you are applying for more than one parishioner, you will need to provide proof of address for each named individual.

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Pass for Retired Clergy

Anyone who is retired clergy living in the Diocese of Bath and Wells can apply for this pass and this pass will provide free admission to the Cathedral for 12 months from the date of issue.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for either a Residents’ Pass, Parish Pass, or Retired Clergy Parish Pass, please complete the approriate application form below. Then, take your form to the Welcome Desk in Wells Cathedral with a valid proof of address (e.g., passport, driving license, or utility bill). There is no deadline for application.

Resident Pass Application.pdf Parish Pass Application.pdf Retired Clergy Application Form(.pdf)

Renewing your pass

You can renew your Parish Pass during your next visit on any date starting from 1st June 2025, at the times listed above. In order to renew your Parish Pass, please bring with you the pass for renewal along with a valid form of ID (e.g., passport, driving licence, or recent utility bill) for verification purposes.

We advise for those wishing to renew their pass to visit during the below quieter times in our visiting hours to make the renewal process more efficient for you and our team administering the passes. If you would like to book a specific time to visit and renew your pass contact us by email to visits@wellscathedral.org.uk.

Monday to Saturday 09.00–11.00; 15.15–16.15

Sunday 11.00–12.00; 14.00–15.00

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