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The Longest Yarn 2 at Wells Cathedral

Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2UE

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A knitted scene of the Royal Party on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, celebrating VE Day

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Season (29 Apr 2025 - 10 May 2025)
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Monday - Sunday09:00 - 17:00

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New Knitting Extravaganza Heading to Wells Cathedral to Commemorate VE Day

Following on from the astounding success of The Longest Yarn, an exhibition of knitted scenes from the D-Day, knitters from across the UK and beyond have created another stunning set of scenes "The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War", which depicts scenes of Britain during wartime.

The first opportunity to see the exhibition in England will be at Wells Cathedral from 29 April 2025 until the 10 May 2025, meaning visitors will be able to see the stunning scenes on VE Day on 8th May.

The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition will be free with a Cathedral entry ticket, which also allows free return visits for ticket holders for 12 months from the date of purchase. 

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The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition will be free with a Cathedral entry ticket, which also allows free return visits for ticket holders for 12 months from the date of purchase. For more information visit https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/admission-and-opening-times

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The West Front of Wells Cathedral in Somerset Wells Cathedral, Bristol & BathSet in the medieval heart of England’s smallest city and an easy journey from Bath by car or public transport, Wells Cathedral was built between 1175 and 1490 and has been described as “the most poetic of the English Cathedrals." 

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