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The Royal Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet, England, is a vibrant destination for visitors interested in agriculture, events, and countryside experiences. Nestled in the picturesque Somerset countryside, this venue is renowned for hosting the annual Royal Bath and West Show, one of the oldest agricultural shows in England. Visitors can explore a variety of events throughout the year, from agricultural fairs to vintage car shows and music festivals.
While staying near the Showground, consider the charming town of Shepton Mallet, which offers a range of accommodations from quaint bed and breakfasts to modern hotels. The nearby village of Pilton, famous for the Glastonbury Festival, also provides a unique rural charm.
Top attractions include the historic Wells Cathedral, the mystical Glastonbury Tor, and the scenic Cheddar Gorge, all within a short drive, making the Showground an ideal base for exploring Somerset's rich heritage.
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Inn in Radstock · 5.04 mi from centre
9.0
46 reviews
With a stay at The Mendip Inn in Radstock, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mendip Hills and Kilver Court. This inn is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park.

Inn in Radstock · 4.63 mi from centre
8.8
67 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Radstock, The Oakhill Inn is a 4-minute drive from Kilver Court and 6 minutes from Downside Abbey. This inn is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Cheddar Gorge.

Hotel in Wells · 6.68 mi from centre
8.8
5 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Sheep and Penguin in Wells, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Vicar's Close and 9 minutes by foot from Wells & Mendip Museum. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Ebbor Gorge.

Inn in Wells · 6.54 mi from centre
8.2
320 reviews
The City Arms features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Wells. Located around 21 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Station, the inn with free WiFi is also 21 miles away from Bath Spa Train Station. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 20 miles from Oldfield Park Train Station.
At the inn, each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At The City Arms each room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Bath Abbey is 21 miles from the accommodation, while The Roman Baths is 21 miles away. Bristol Airport is 17 miles from the property.

Bed & breakfast in Castle Cary · 5.04 mi from centre
10.0
41 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Castle Cary, Ellesmere House is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Haynes International Motor Museum and Royal Bath and West Showground. This bed & breakfast is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Hauser and Wirth Somerset and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Fleet Air Arm Museum.

Inn in Shepton Mallet · 4.47 mi from centre
8.6
458 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Shepton Mallet, The Crossways is within a 15-minute drive of Wells Cathedral and Kilver Court. This luxury inn is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Wells Bishop's Palace and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Glastonbury Tor.

Hotel in Wells · 6.36 mi from centre
Breakfast available
Located in Wells, Premier Inn Wells - Somerset is within a 5-minute drive of Wells Bishop's Palace and Ebbor Gorge. This hotel is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Mendip Hills.

Inn in Radstock · 5.93 mi from centre
6.0
116 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Radstock, George Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Mendip Hills and Kilver Court. This inn is 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Cheddar Gorge.

Inn in Wells · 6.55 mi from centre
8.5
1,023 reviews
Breakfast available
Set in a stunning location on Wells Cathedral Green, facing the West Front, The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant is well-located for exploring Somerset's beautiful historic areas.
Just yards from the ancient market place, the hotel reflects authentic period charm with its centuries-old spiral stone staircase and quaint little passages.
The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant boasts the excellent Rugantino Restaurant, specializing in authentic Italian cuisine, with a welcoming atmosphere.
Rooms have been refurbished to a very high standard and retain their original features and character. Some rooms have a four-poster bed.
Bristol, Bath and Longleat are close by.

Hotel in Wells · 6.51 mi from centre
8.3
2,570 reviews
Located in England's smallest cathedral city, The Swan provides excellent accommodations and hotel facilities. The Swan makes an ideal base for exploring Somerset. Visit Bath, Bristol, Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury Abbey and historic houses.
The hotel features 48 individually designed nonsmoking bedrooms, a courtyard garden, conference facilities for up to 90 delegates and provides the perfect getaway.
The privately-owned 15th century coaching inn faces the west front of Wells Cathedral, with original four poster beds and log fires. A combination of traditional and contemporary cuisine is served in the unique oak paneled restaurant.
Leisure breaks, romantic weekends away, weddings and special interest packages are all available.

Hotel in Castle Cary · 4.59 mi from centre
8.0
84 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The George Hotel in Castle Cary, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Haynes International Motor Museum and Royal Bath and West Showground. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mill on the Brue and 5 mi (8 km) from Cadbury Castle.

Cottage in Glastonbury · 7.16 mi from centre
Located in Glastonbury, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Church of St Mary and Lake Village Museum. This cottage is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rural Life Museum.

Apartment in Wells · 6.52 mi from centre
7.7
289 reviews
Offering inner courtyard views, Swan Mews in Wells offers accommodations and a terrace. The property is around 21 miles from Oldfield Park Train Station, 21 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Station, and 21 miles from Bath Spa Train Station. This 3-star apartment offers private entrance.
All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.
Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wells, like cycling and hiking.
Bath Abbey is 21 miles from Swan Mews, while The Roman Baths is 22 miles away. Bristol Airport is 17 miles from the property.

Guesthouse in Chilcompton, Radstock · 7.28 mi from centre
9.0
218 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Radstock, The Redan is a 3-minute drive from Downside Abbey and 8 minutes from Chew Valley. This guesthouse is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Cheddar Gorge.

Inn in Wells · 6.47 mi from centre
8.4
1,617 reviews
This former 15th-century coaching inn offers en-suite accommodations with limited parking for small cars on site. The Crown is located in the heart of Wells, in Somerset and William Penn once preached there in 1695.
Rooms at The Crown at Wells, Somerset are traditional in style, and some have old wooden beams. Each has Egyptian cotton bed sheets, facilities for making tea and coffee, and a TV.
Anton’s Bistrot restaurant serves local produce in a variety of dishes and has a wide range of wines to choose from. Local ales and wines are served in the Penn Bar, and there is a courtyard that has parasols for sunny days and outside heaters for colder weather.
The property is close to Wells Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace, where there is an exclusive special discount for Crown guests. A popular market runs twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, on the Market Place.
Bicycle and walking routes are in the immediate area and maps are available from reception. Guests can enjoy walking tours of Wells and Hot Fuzz, available upon request and subject to availability.

Bed & breakfast in Bruton · 4.33 mi from centre
9.6
13 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Bruton, Turks Hall is a 2-minute drive from Hauser and Wirth Somerset and 10 minutes from Royal Bath and West Showground. This bed & breakfast is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Haynes International Motor Museum and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Avalon Vineyard.

Apartment in Wells · 6.76 mi from centre
10.0
1 review
With a stay at this apartment in Wells, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cheddar Gorge and Ebbor Gorge. This apartment is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Wells Bishop's Palace and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mendip Hills.

Inn in Wells · 6.55 mi from centre
8.2
1,196 reviews
Located in the center Wells, which is often described as England’s Smallest City, The White Hart Inn is just a 2-minutes walk from the famous Cathedral Green and Bishops Palace.
This 15th Century inn with rooms has 15 bedrooms with attached bathroom raging between a king or super king beds. The rooms also have tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and bathroom amenities.
The hotel is an ideal base from which to discover historic Wells and the surrounding areas of interest in Somerset. Bristol, Bath, Glastonbury, Cheddar, Clarks Village, Bath and West Showground, Wookey Hole and Longleat are all close by.
We have reopened our kitchen sourcing ingredients from a 30 mile radius from the White Hart, and everything is made fresh in house!
Being a Grade 2 listed building in the beautiful City Center of Wells we have a limited footprint which doesn’t allow us to have parking on site, however, we can recommend various long stay car parks only a 5 minute walk on foot from our front door.

Bed and breakfast in Chilcompton · 7.28 mi from centre
8.4
195 reviews
The Redan Inn in Chilcompton provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, daily room service, and private check-in and check-out, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Bath Spa Train Station is 12 miles away, and The Roman Baths is 13 miles from the bed and breakfast.
There's a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.
À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and pancakes are available.
Bath Abbey is 13 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Oldfield Park Train Station is 13 miles away. Bristol Airport is 19 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Wells · 6.65 mi from centre
9.5
4 reviews
St Andrews Mews offers accommodations in Wells, 21 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Station and 21 miles from Bath Spa Train Station. Offering free private parking, the 3-star vacation home is 21 miles from Oldfield Park Train Station. Bath Abbey is 21 miles away and The Roman Baths is 22 miles from the vacation home.
With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Royal Crescent is 22 miles from the vacation home, while Ashton Court is 23 miles from the property. Bristol Airport is 17 miles away.