Somerset is home to an amazingly wide selection of festivals. These range across art, media, literature, live comedy, food and film. The magnificent historic city of Wells is host to a number of these.

I particularly want to draw your attention to two outstanding autumn festivals; the Wells Food Festival and the Wells Festival of Literature

Wells Food Festival – Sunday 11th October 2026

On Sunday 11 October 2026, Wells is set to be the centre of all things foodie again! The twelveth annual Food Festival will celebrate the best of Somerset’s wonderful local produce from over 150 of the area’s best artisan producers. The Festival is billed as “a celebration of Somerset’s rich culinary heritage” and “one of the prettiest food festivals in England”. It is is free to visit. Come and ‘graze’ your way round the Artisan Producers Stalls which extend from the Market Square, along the Bishop’s Palace Moat and into the Recreation Ground.

Beanacre Barn – your perfect base for Autumn Festivals in Wells.
So, take a break in Somerset for a few days, stay in the beautiful Beanacre Barn and take in this amazing Food Festival on Sunday 11th of October 2026.

Go to the Food Festival website for more details

Wells Festival of Literature  16 – 24 October 2026

Wells Festival of Literature was set up in 1992. It aims to promote the enjoyment of books and to encourage a love of the written word. The Festival brings to Wells a wide range of international, national and local writers to entertain, challenge, inspire and inform audiences of all ages and tastes. The Festival  is funded by ticket sales, competition entries and generous local sponsors.

Find all the details at the Festival of Literature website 

Beanacre Barn – your perfect base for Autumn Festivals in Wells
The Beanacre Barn is only 5 miles from Wells so it is the perfect base from which to explore the wonderful city of Wells, other fascinating Somerset towns and beautiful countryside. It is ideally located for your visits to these great Festivals in Wells!