Your stay — The Crown
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Joseph & Teresa Catholic Church (159 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Wells United Church (221 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Wells Cathedral (264 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Wells Cathedral (313 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Wells Museum — 216 m · ~3 min walk
The Little Theatre — 581 m · ~7 min walk
Parsons Way Play Area — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Santander — 91 m · ~1 min walk
Superdrug — 198 m · ~2 min walk
Asda Express — 526 m · ~7 min walk
Wells Bus Station — 584 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use cash machines (ATMs) in town; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots for poor rates.
Contactless and chip-and-pin cards are accepted almost everywhere; mobile pay like Apple Pay and Google Pay is common.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 10-12% in restaurants if service isn't included, and a few pounds for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee from a cafe or a chain is about £2.50-£3.
A sandwich or soup from a bakery or deli is around £5-£7.
A main course at a gastropub or local bistro is about £12-£16.
Not a street-food stronghold; markets in Wells occasionally have hot food stalls, but most budget eating is in pubs and cafes.
Tesco and Sainsbury's are the main budget supermarkets in the area.
Charity shops, and occasional markets in Wells for second-hand or discount clothing.
A local bus day pass (First Bus) costs around £5-£6; from Bristol Airport, the Airport Flyer bus to Bristol Temple Meads then train to Castle Cary is the budget route.
Pack a picnic for the cathedral green—supermarkets are cheap. Book trains in advance for major savings. Check if your accommodation includes a breakfast deal.
Good to know — Wells
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
WellsFor non-emergency police, call 101. For health advice (non-urgent), call 111. Wells is in Somerset; the nearest major hospital with A&E is Yeovil District Hospital or Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Wells, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Crown
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Santander — 91 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Superdrug — 198 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bristol Airport (BRS) → Wells Bus Station (Priory Road)
💡 The bus terminates at the bus station, a 10-minute walk to Chapter House. Buy tickets online for a small discount.
Bristol Airport (BRS) via shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads → Castle Cary (10 mins taxi or bus to Wells)
💡 Take the A1 airport shuttle to Temple Meads (£7), then a train to Castle Cary. From there, the 376 bus runs hourly to Wells city centre.
Castle Cary Station → Chapter House, Wells
💡 Cheaper than direct airport taxis; combine with a train from Bristol for a cost-effective journey. Phone ahead to confirm availability.
Bristol Airport (BRS) → Chapter House, Wells
💡 Pre-book with Wells City Taxis for a fixed fare; avoid surge pricing outside peak hours.
About Wells
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Crown?
Check-in at The Crown is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Crown?
A sandwich or soup from a bakery or deli is around £5-£7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Crown?
A local bus day pass (First Bus) costs around £5-£6; from Bristol Airport, the Airport Flyer bus to Bristol Temple Meads then train to Castle Cary is the budget route.
Top Attractions in Wells
💡 Visit at 11am Monday to Saturday to hear the clock's knights joust on the hour. The crypt is less crowded before noon.
💡 Walk to the far end and look back for the best photo of the cathedral tower framed by the houses. Go early to avoid coach parties.
💡 Buy a fresh pork pie from the Saturday butcher stall (cash only, around £3) and eat it on the steps of the Town Hall. The market runs 9am-2pm.
💡 Ask at the desk to see the 'Charter of Wells' – a 1201 document that's rarely on display. The volunteer guides know the city's secret corners.
💡 Pack a picnic and sit on the west lawn by the ramparts – the cathedral bells sound best from here. The cafe's scones are decent but pricy.