Conference and Meeting venues in Wells

Wells is England’s smallest city and a charming destination for conferences, meetings and events.


Dominated by an imposing cathedral, Wells is rich in history and culture, and arguably boasts some of the finest architecture in the country thereby providing a choice of memorable historic venues for conferences and corporate events. The Mendip Hills and surrounding countryside provide a stunning setting for outdoor teambuilding events and corporate activities, so this small but perfectly formed conference destination can cater for every meeting planner’s requirements.

Wells is easily accessible via A roads connecting to the M5 and M4 motorways, via bus services to rail links at Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa and Frome, and via flights into Bristol Airport for international conference delegates.  

The Bath and West Events Centre is an outstanding venue, particularly for large events given that the 7 indoor venues of the main complex offer a total of 9,287sqm on a 240 acre site! Comprising vast exhibition space as well as a comparatively small 125 seat theatre, conferences of up to 4,000 delegates can easily be accommodated in this versatile venue with a difference. Wells Town Hall offers 2 conference and banqueting suites able to cater for up to 180 delegates whilst the Wells and Mendip Museum provides a conference room for up to 100 delegates alongside a smaller meeting room. The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens stately home has a choice of conference and banqueting suites which provide a striking and unique backdrop for corporate events whilst also proving a memorable wedding venue. Wells hotels include remarkable examples of the area’s heritage including Orchardleigh House and Estate, a country house hotel and stately home set in 550 acres ideal for teambuilding events and corporate activities, with conference and banqueting facilities for up to 120 delegates. Babington House gloriously blends idyllic countryside with urban luxuries to provide the ideal conference retreat destination and wedding venue whilst The Wessex Hotel and Coxley Vineyard Hotel are also popular meeting venues, each offering a selection of well-equipped conference spaces.