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Royal Bath & West Show

Shepton Mallet

Somerset's biggest show, a three-day celebration of rural life at the Bath & West Showground near Shepton Mallet, running for over 160 years. Across 240 acres there is livestock, heavy horses, showjumping, sheep shearing, vintage vehicles, local food and drink and live music. The 2027 show is from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 June.

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Where to stay

  • Shepton MalletMarket town closest to the showground
  • WellsEngland's smallest city, about 15 minutes away
  • Castle CarySmall town with the nearest main-line station
  • FromeBusy market town about 25 minutes away
  • BathPlenty of hotels, about 45 minutes away

Getting there

  • The showground is on the A371 between Shepton Mallet and Castle Cary, about 25 miles from Bristol and 20 miles from Bath
  • Car parking is free
  • The nearest stations are Castle Cary, Frome and Templecombe
  • The number 1 bus from Castle Cary station stops at the Prestleigh Inn, just up the road from the show's Purple Gate
TipGates open at 9am each day. Camping on the showground is available if you'd like to stay for the whole show. Hotels around Shepton Mallet and Wells are limited, so book early.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Royal Bath & West Show?

Shepton Mallet: Market town closest to the showground. Wells: England's smallest city, about 15 minutes away. Castle Cary: Small town with the nearest main-line station. Frome: Busy market town about 25 minutes away. Bath: Plenty of hotels, about 45 minutes away.

How do I get to Royal Bath & West Show?

The showground is on the A371 between Shepton Mallet and Castle Cary, about 25 miles from Bristol and 20 miles from Bath. Car parking is free. The nearest stations are Castle Cary, Frome and Templecombe. The number 1 bus from Castle Cary station stops at the Prestleigh Inn, just up the road from the show's Purple Gate.

Any tips for visiting Royal Bath & West Show?

Gates open at 9am each day. Camping on the showground is available if you'd like to stay for the whole show. Hotels around Shepton Mallet and Wells are limited, so book early.

Which airport is closest to Royal Bath & West Show?

The nearest airport on this site is Bristol Airport, about 18 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.

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