A weekend in Wells: travel guide, things to do, food and drink

Everything you need to know for a visit to 'Holly-Wells' – Somerset's film hotspot

The medieval city of Wells in Somerset
The medieval city of Wells in Somerset scored a 'full five stars' for attractiveness and tourist attractions
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Why you should visit Wells

One of Britain's smallest cities, Wells in Somerset recently hit the headlines after being named as the UK's top destination in a Which? Travel survey of the best inland towns and villages. A "favourite location" for Hollywood film and TV producers, Wells has featured in the likes of "Hot Fuzz", "Dungeons and Dragons", "Elizabeth: The Golden Age", and "Wolf Hall". The medieval city scored a "full five stars" for attractiveness and tourist attractions, Which? said, and visitors can imagine "following in the footsteps" of stars such as Cate Blanchett, Simon Pegg, Chris Hemsworth and Emily Blunt. 

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