Travelling to WellsWells is the smallest city in the UK, with a Cathedral & the Bishop's Palace Gardens & Moat with swans.
By Car: Post code for GPS to take you to the Union Street parking lot (approx. 5 minute walk to the venue) BA5 2PU. Driving from the M5, take Junction 23 through Street, then follow the signs to Wells. From London, down the M4, Google suggests junction 18 (near Bath). By Bus from Bristol: Take the 376 bus from Bristol Temple Meads train station to the Market Square stop in Wells. Our Town Hall venue is a one minute walk from that stop. By Train: You can either go into Bristol and come by bus as above or take the train to Castle Cary station about 30 minutes by taxi from Wells. Here's one of the Wells Taxis ... Silverline Taxis 01749 689040 https://www.silverline-wells.co.uk/ By Plane: Bristol Airport is 1.5 hours from Wells by shuttle & bus, 1 hour by car. |
Suggestions for local accommodationThe following day, Saturday, is the Glastonbury Frost Fayre with accommodation in this area normally booked up in advance, so don't wait to book yours. Here are some suggestions for you in Wells....
The White Hart Inn ~ nice rooms, normally reasonably priced, a two street walk to the venue & the High St. https://whitehartwells.com/ The Swan Hotel ~ bit more posh with great restaurant & lounge area, Two street walk to the venue & High St. Parking available. https://swanhotelwells.co.uk/
The Premier Inn ~ On the outskirts of Wells. About a 10 minute walk to the venue. Also one in Glastonbury. Parking available. https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/home.html This is a tourist area so there are also lots of AirBnB's.
The Glastonbury Frost FayreNote: If you're planning on attending the Glastonbury Frost Fayre the next day, be sure to arrive in Glastonbury early as the town's parking gets filled up by around 11 or 12. Or take the 376 bus to Glastonbury for the day. It's a 25 minute ride on a double decker bus so you can view the beautiful countryside.
The Frost Fayre is a magical festive experience. The High Street and all the town's venues are filled with Christmas stalls and music stages. The Abbey is free and open also with a medieval stall theme. You will love it. |
Outline for the Event10:30 am Arrival for an 11 am start
11:00 am - 11:30 am Welcome to our Writers Wonderland ~ Soleira & Nicky. Introduce yourself & your book / book idea. 11:30 am - 12:15 pm 'Bounce ~ Aspiring Author to Best Selling Book' with Nicky. Best selling author of '50 Ways to Promote Your Book' https://www.discoveryourbounce.com/publishing/ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm 'Genius Super Flow' with Soleira. Author of 'The Genius Game' + 20 other books. https://www.soleiragreen.com/ 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Lunch at a local cafe of your choice. 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Breakout group innovation circles. Share your idea / challenge & have others gift you with great new ideas. 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm 'Writing Fantasy Fiction' with Santari Green. Author of 4 fantasy novels. Working on an MA in English Literature. https://www.santarigreen.com/author.html 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm 'Bring Your Book to Life' with Vicky Denning. Book app design with the founder of Wild & Visible. https://wildandvisible.com/ 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Break where you can swap ideas & books with other writers 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm 'Celebrating Your Launch' with Nicky. Best selling author of '50 Ways to Promote Your Book' 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm Panel / Q&A with Nicky, Soleira, Santari & Vicky. 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm Wrap up ~ Nicky & Soleira Bring your book idea and/or a few of your published books for sale or exchange with other writers. Fleur Barnfather will be with us to display her fantastical art & provide creative inspiration throughout the day. |
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