Directions to Wells:
By train: From the South West, travel to Castle Cary station and then bus or taxi to Wells. From other areas, it’s easiest to catch a train to Bristol Temple Meads, then the number 376 bus to Wells Bus Station. This bus leaves from a bus stop on the main road outside the train station and the journey takes about 50 minutes. See www.firstgroup.com for timetables. Both Wells Museum and the Yoga Yurt at 7 Welsford Avenue (for Personal Lessons or Yoga Therapy) are within walking distance of Wells Bus Station.
By Bus: National Express run coach services to Bristol Bus Station from many major towns. See www.nationalexpress.com for timetables and booking. Then catch the number 376 bus to Wells Bus Station. The journey takes about 50 minutes. See www.firstgroup.com for timetables
First Group (see www.firstgroup.com for timetables) run local buses to Wells Bus Station.
Both Wells Museum and the Yoga Kuti at 7 Welsford Avenue (for Personal Lessons or Yoga Therapy) are within walking distance of Wells Bus Station.
By Car:
For your sat nav – 7 Welsford Avenue, Wells, BA5 2HX (for Personal Lessons and Yoga Therapy)
Wells Museum, Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE (for courses and workshops)
Here are links to road maps for those without sat nav:
7 Welsford Avenue
Parking: There is usually ample free parking outside 7 Welsford Avenue. For the museum, there is limited free parking on Cathedral Green on Sundays and ample parking in the car park Whiting Way. The daily rate is £6.50
By Air: To Bristol International Airport, then airport express coach service number 330 to Bristol Bus Station. This journey takes about 45 minutes. Then follow the directions under “By Bus”.
Accommmodation
Closest to the Museum are:
Richmond House The Crown Hotel
Ancient Gate House Hotel The White Hart Hotel
Walking Distance:
19 St, Cuthbert Street B&B, Phone Ginney Hartley 01749 673166
Islington Farm 01749 673445
Infield House No.23 Glastonbury Road
Please see the Wells Tourist Information Website for further accommodation options:
Further accommodation is available in Glastonbury, about 15 minutes drive from Wells.
Premier Inn
Places to Eat
Within easy reach of the museum:
Chapter 2 (open Sundays 11am-5pm)
Wells Cathedral
Phone: 01749 676543
Bekynton Brasserie (open Sundays 10-6pm, then for dinner until 9pm)
Market Place
Phone: 01749 675993
The Cafe Romna,
13 Sadler Street
Phone: 01749 670240/679091
Crofters Tearooms and Restaurant (open Sundays 10:30am-5:30pm)
Market Place
Phone: 01749 672517
Georgies Plaice (Fish and chips + pies and pizzas. Not Sundays)
St Thomas Street
Phone: 01749 679346
Goodfellows French Patisserie and Coffee House (not Sundays)
Sadler St
Phone: 01749 673866
West Cornwall Pasty Company
1a Sadler Street
Meals and snacks within easy reach of 7 Welsford Avenue:
Good Earth – Vegetarian
Priory Road
Phone: 01749 678600
Andre’s Cafe
84 High Street
Phone: 01749 677416
Pickwicks Cafe & Art Gallery
Broad Street
Phone: 01749 676697
Bar Italia
Broad St
Phone: 01749 672340
