点评:We visited Wells Cathedral on the recommendation of a former Wells Cathedral School student, and we enjoyed our time immensely. On entry one is struck by the magnificent 14th Century Scissors Arches that support the tower, then as one looks at the walls, that the cathedral is almost completely Early English Gothic style. Intricate carvings, some amusing (a man working to remove a thorn from his foot, someone with a toothache) are found everywhere. An amazing 14th Century astronomical clock - the second oldest in England - still works and marks quarter hours with a figure named Jack Blandifers striking bells with his hand and both feet while a set of knights on horseback joust each other. The north side of the cathedral holds the Chapter House, an absolutely stunning octagon with soaring fan vaulting and terrific acoustics. Outside, the West Front, which contains about 300 sculpted figures is currently undergoing restoration work, and because of this, much of the surface is hidden behind scaffolding while the stonemasons do their bit. Practical details: Admission when we visited was £15.00, with kids free. One can also purchase a Joint Ticket that includes entry to the adjacent Bishop’s Palace and Gardens. There is a nice café and well-stocked gift shop. Volunteer “Highlights” tours are available, and we spent an excellent hour with Mark. Parking was initially a bit of a challenge, but we eventually found space along side the Cathedral Green. Other parking options are available nearby.
翻译:我们根据一位韦尔斯大教堂学校校友的推荐参观了韦尔斯大教堂,我们玩得很开心。一进门,支撑塔楼的14世纪宏伟的剪刀拱门就令人叹为观止,而望向墙壁,又发现大教堂几乎完全是早期英国哥特式风格。教堂内随处可见精美的雕刻,有些甚至很有趣(一个男人正在拔脚上的刺,一个牙痛的人)。一座令人惊叹的14世纪天文钟——英格兰第二古老的天文钟——至今仍在运转,每刻钟报时,一个名叫杰克·布兰迪弗斯的人物用手和双脚敲击钟声,而一群骑在马上的骑士则在比武。大教堂的北侧是议事厅,这是一个绝对令人惊叹的八边形建筑,拥有高耸的扇形拱顶和绝佳的音响效果。教堂外部,西侧约有300尊雕塑,目前正在进行修复工作。因此,大部分表面都被脚手架遮挡,石匠们正在忙着修复工作。实用信息:我们参观时的门票价格为15英镑,儿童免费。您还可以购买联票,包含邻近的主教宫和花园。教堂内有一家不错的咖啡馆和一家货品齐全的礼品店。此外,教堂还提供志愿者“亮点”导览,我们和马克一起度过了一个愉快的时光。停车起初有点困难,但我们最终在大教堂绿地旁找到了停车位。附近还有其他停车位。