WELLS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
An Ethereal Evensong: Private Evening at Wells Cathedral
A private guided afternoon and evening from Bath to Wells that pairs a cathedral tour and the Wells Cathedral School Boys Choir’s Evensong with refreshments and an optional country-inn supper.
An Ethereal Evensong: Private Evening at Wells Cathedral.
This privately guided outing carries you from Bath to Wells, England’s smallest city, to encounter Wells Cathedral — described as England’s first Gothic masterpiece — enjoy a focused cathedral tour, pause for refreshments in the historic town, join the congregation for Evensong sung by the Wells Cathedral School Boys Choir, and finish with an optional rustic-inn dining experience before returning to Bath.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wells Cathedral — a Gothic masterpiece
Explore the mediaeval majesty and architectural treasures of Wells Cathedral, regarded as England’s first Gothic cathedral and the focal point of the city’s historic center.
A profound Evensong performed by a renowned boys choir
Take your seat among the congregation for Evensong — a sung church service performed by the Wells Cathedral School Boys Choir — a central, unforgettable moment of the evening.
Historic Wells and a country-inn supper
Wander the compact streets of England’s smallest city, pause for refreshments, then cap the night with an optional country-inn dining experience that rounds out the outing.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The day unfolds as a measured blend of guided discovery and quiet ritual: a coach transfer from Bath, a focused tour through Wells and its cathedral, an interlude for refreshments in the town, the hushed formality of Evensong led by the boys choir, and an optional relaxed supper at a rustic inn before a return to Bath.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is an afternoon-and-evening experience with a total duration of about eight hours.
Bring curiosity and enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and good footwear, and wet-weather gear as needed.
Collection and drop-off are provided from your Bath-area accommodation; the meeting location is Bath, Bath and North East Somerset.
The experience includes a guided visit to Wells, the cathedral tour, attendance at Evensong, and transport; an optional country-inn dinner is available as an add-on.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The outing is approximately eight hours in total.
Where do we meet?
Pick-up and return are from your Bath-region accommodation (Bath | Bath and North East Somerset).
Who performs the Evensong?
Evensong is performed by the Wells Cathedral School Boys Choir.
Is dinner included?
Dinner at the country inn is an optional add-on; food and drinks for the dinner add-on are not included so you may order from the inn’s menu.
Are there additional fees or gratuities?
A booking fee at 5% (including tax) is not included, and the guide’s gratuity is discretionary and not included.
What should I bring?
Bring appropriate clothing and good footwear, wet-weather gear, and your curiosity and enthusiasm.