A Colourful History, Walking & More in Shepton Mallet

Explore the beautiful and historic market town of Shepton Mallet in Somerset. One of the many highlights of this town are the heritage trails and history walks. Another lovely thing to see when you're in town is Collett Park - it is the first park in the Mendip area to be awarded a prestigious Green Flag award. 

If you're a keen walker then you can journey along the route of the Fosse Way, the main Roman road into south-west England - it passes right through Shepton Mallet.

Also near by are the Mendip Hills AONB and the lakes of Chew Valley - excellent for outdoor adventures like walking, riding and cycling. 

You can also enjoy some fantastic special events and festivals throughout the year in Shepton Mallet.

Shepton Mallet is easy to get to from the key cities in the South West. It's just 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Bath, 18 miles (29 km) south of Bristol and 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Wells. 

To see what's on in Shepton Mallet and to find other useful information to help you plan your visit, take a look at the website below.