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AO Textiles warmly invites you to our latest exhibition, celebrating colour, craft, and how local ecologies can shape contemporary textile practice. 

AO Textiles is pioneering a new approach to colour for the 21st century.  This exhibition showcases AO Textiles' ground breaking work with natural dyes, linking traditional practices with contemporary production to create local, circular textile systems rooted in environmental responsibility. This exhibition highlights how our work in Somerset and particularly with the Bishop's Palace Garden has provided a living 'research lab' where sustainably foraged bio-waste from trees becomes a source of vibrant, locally inspired colour.

As part of your visit, there is an opportunity to explore the Bishop’s Palace Gardens, giving you the chance to see some of the plants and trees that informed many of the colours and materials on display.

We hope to welcome you soon,
AO Textiles

By Train:

Fastest route:

• Take a direct train from London Paddington → Bath Spa (approx. 1 hr 20 mins).
• The bus station is next to Bath Spa station, with regular buses to Wells (approx. 1 hr 20 mins).
  • First Bus routes: 174 or 173

Alternative route:

• Trains also run from London → Bristol Temple Meads, where you can catch a direct bus to Wells.
  • First Bus route: 376

Nearest train station to the venue:

• The closest station is Castle Cary.
• Important: There are no direct buses from Castle Cary to Wells, so it's best to book a taxi in advance.
  Local taxi services:
  • Cruizeway Travels: 07516 060050
  • Avacab: 01749 670 888
  • Anzford Cars: 07831 249 441
  • Shepton Mallet Cabs: 07964 326468

By Coach:

The Berrys Coach service (berryscoaches.co.uk) occasionally offers a useful direct connection:

• Departure from London: Hammersmith Bus Station at 6:45 pm
• Return: 7:30 am from Wells bus station.
  Single fares are usually good value and can be booked in advance.

Venue: The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD