Wells Town

Wells Town centres on its historic Cathedral and Bishop's Palace, which have defined its layout and economy for centuries. The Market Place remains a functional hub, with regular markets operating near the High Street's independent shops and local services. The area is contained by the ancient ecclesiastical Liberty of St Andrew, a boundary marked by wells and springs that gave the city its name.

Residential streets of limestone buildings radiate from the core, blending into the surrounding levels of the Somerset countryside. The area's water management is visible, with streams like the City Mill Leat channelled through streets and under buildings. This creates a distinctive feature where residents can see trout in the channels along the main shopping thoroughfare.