Museums · South West England
Shepton Mallet
In or near Croscombe.
Shepton Mallet is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Bath, 18 miles (29 km) south of Bristol and 5 miles (8 km) east of Wells. At the 2021 cens
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shepton Mallet, the nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is BA4 5HG. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Shepton Mallet is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Bath, 18 miles (29 km) south of Bristol and 5 miles (8 km) east of Wells. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 10,592 and the built-up area had a population of 9,645. The Mendip Hills lie to the north and the River Sheppey runs through the town, as does the route of the Fosse Way, the main Roman road between north-east and south-west England. There is evidence of Roman settlement. Its listed buildings include a medieval parish church. Shepton Mallet Prison closed in March 2013; immediately before its closure it had been England's oldest prison still in use. The medieval wool trade gave way to trades such as brewing in the 18th century. It remains noted for cider production. It is the closest town to the Glastonbury Festival and nearby the Royal Bath and West of England Society showground.
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From the Wikipedia article
Shepton Mallet is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Bath, 18 miles (29 km) south of Bristol and 5 miles (8 km) east of Wells. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 10,592 and the built-up area had a population of 9,645. The Mendip Hills lie to the north and the River Sheppey runs through the town, as does the route of the Fosse Way, the main Roman road between north-east and south-west England. There is evidence of Roman settlement. Its listed buildings include a medieval parish church. Shepton Mallet Prison closed in March 2013; immediately before its closure it had been England's oldest prison still in use. The medieval wool trade gave way to trades such as brewing in the 18th century. It remains noted for cider production. It is the closest town to the Glastonbury Festival and nearby the Royal Bath and West of England Society showground.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1930, -2.5460
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Shepton Mallet
- Postcode
- BA4 5HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.sheptonmalletprison.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Shepton Mallet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shepton Mallet?
- Shepton Mallet is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 5HG), in the parish of Shepton Mallet.
- What is Shepton Mallet?
- Shepton Mallet is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Bath, 18 miles (29 km) south of Bristol and 5 miles (8 km) east of Wells. At the 2021 cens
- How do I get to Shepton Mallet?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA4 5HG.
- How do I get to Shepton Mallet?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 5HG.