The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
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A medieval site for all to enjoy, with a breath-taking moat, resident swans, and a flagstone drawbridge.
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Why stay here ...
We are a quiet rural park set in the quaint hamlet of Launcherley overlooking the medieval city of Wells 1.5 miles away, which has a unique charm all of its own. The site is surrounded by a captivating range of spectacular views; Wells and its Cathedral set against the backdrop of the Mendip Hills, Glastonbury Tor amidst the Somerset levels and mystical moors, or the lovely Launcherley Hill. All set in beautiful rural countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We welcome all caravans, smaller motor homes, awnings, children, but sorry - no pets. The site is grassed and mainly level. There is a hard-standing enclosed service area for drinking water, recycling, general rubbish, chemical waste point and grey water disposal.
There are also many fascinating historical buildings, that form part of the heritage trail through Wells, as well as many varied and picturesque walks in the area. Cycling routes, including SUSTRANS route No 3 that runs along the Stawberry Line (a traffic free route across Somerset) passes within a mile of our site, linking our local villages, all waiting to be explored right outside our gate. We are also close to an amazing variety of local attractions, festivals (inc Glastonbury festival) and activities are plentiful. Please view our website for more details of local events as well as availability and also the facility to book and pay on-line.
The nearest public footpath is approximately 500yds further along the lane linking you directly to the heart of England’s smallest city Wells, approximately 1 mile and 25 mins walk. Wells has a charming and varied selection of cafes, restaurants, pubs, take-away’s and shops to look at, as well as a 18 hole golf course.
Wells offers many attractions including Wells Cathedral, Vicars Close, St Cuthbert’s Church, the Bishops Palace, moat and gardens, and the Wells & Mendip Museum. The surrounding area also provides a wealth of interesting things to see & do, including Glastonbury Tor, the Abbey, and a rural life museum plus the ancient Chalice Well. Then there are Wookey Hole Caves, Cheddar & Cheddar Gorge, the Bath & West Showground hosting a varied selection of special events plus many more places. For shoppers Clarks village is 15mins away with over 90 shops of discounted merchandise including their quality shoes. The Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Haynes motor museum are roughly 30 mins away.
Further-a-field there is also the Georgian city of Bath the Roman Baths and Thermae Bath spa or Bristol with its Malls and large selection of shops, restaurants and theatres. Longleat and its safari park are also an amazing day out and all only 45 mins away.
Also, for the more adventurous there is a long list of exciting activities at 'Mendip Outdoor Pursuits' for children and family fun. Or for a more relaxing time, there are 4 RSPB reserves near-by.
The CL is run by the owner Nina who is happy to help you with anything you may require.
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 16
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Young Driver - Bath
20% discount
Teenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
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Mud Mayhem - Shepton Mallet
10% discount
A 4x4 off-roading mud filled terrain experience as you try to overcome the plethora of challenging obstacles.
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The East Somerset Railway
2 for 1
Take a relaxing 5 mile ride on a heritage steam train through the beautiful Mendip Countryside.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- BA5 1QJ
- GPS:
- Lat 51.191644 / Lon -2.655956
- OS field ref:
- ST543438
- OS map ref:
- 183
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Mendips, Glastonbury, Wells, Bristol, Taunton
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
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Highly recommended and had a fabulous four days
Primrose Caravan Park
This site is absolutely beautiful. The views are outstanding, looking down the valley onto Wells Cathedral and the surrounds, it was just idyllic. In the other direction we could see across to Glastonbury Tor. The site is well maintained and Nina was a wonderful host, greeting us when we arrived and giving advice on places to visit. It is very close to Wells, Glastonbury and Street. One morning while we were getting up and ready for breakfast, a deer appeared in the field next to us and we watched it for about 15 minutes before it disappeared only for a hare to arrive and entertain us, gorgeous. We can highly recommend this site, everything about it is glorious, and we were exceptionally lucky to have the perfect weekend when the sun shone and the temperatures were hot at around 23 degrees, amazing. Thank you Nina for your hospitality and sharing this amazing place to stay.
Lovely site
Primrose Caravan Park
We stayed at this site with lovely views for 7 nights. We were greeted by the owner who really friendly, helpful and made us welcome. The site was excellent with many places a short distance away, Wells, Street(Clark’s village), Cheddar and Glastonbury. We hope to go back soon.
ELSA123
Reviewed on 11/05/2024 08:43
Pleasant stay with terrific views.
Primrose Caravan Park
Despite the weather we had a great stay here in early August. Stunning views on both sides.
Pleasant owners and with great facilities area that was spotless.
It was quiet and felt secure.
We would certainly return if in the area.
Thank you
T Chisam
Reviewed on 14/09/2023 16:10
One week was too short a stay
Primrose Caravan Park
One of our best CL experiences! Despite recent rain, the well-drained grass pitch was dry. Waste and water facilities were well-organised and spotless and the restriction on dogs was greatly appreciated. Just a 30 min walk into Wells too. We shall be back!
The Perfect Location
Primrose Caravan Park
A brilliant location for visiting Wells and surrounding places. The site is situated to give views overlooking the town on one side and the Glastonbury Tor on the other across beautiful countryside. Slightly sloping so some levelling is necessary but a well kept CL with extremely tidy facilities. Nina warned us in advance to enter the site carefully as we towed a trailer and no issues arose. An excellent host providing more than adequate info about all to see and do and how to to get there. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay and would certainly recommend a visit. Thanks Nina 👍
