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| Shepton
Mallet, overshadowed by nearby Wells, but worth a stroll
around this small market town.
A long history here,
from the Bronze Age, the Romans, and a history of religious
orders.
There is a local market
on Fridays around the 15th century market cross, with industry
originally based on wool to be replaced by brewing and the
cider industry.
The West of England
Show ground is just south on the A371.
Tourist Information
Centre in the town.
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Map of Shepton Mallet |
What
To See -
Shepton Mallet Tourist Attractions
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 Shepton
Mallet Gaol, oldest
still being used perhaps, the Domesday Book and Magna Carta
were kept here in WWII, when it was also used as a military
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East
Somerset Railway,
Cranmore Staion, Cranmore, BA4 4QP, 3 miles from the town east
along the A361, the "Strawberry Line", 2 1/2 miles
along the Mendips in a steam train, museum, shop, etc, Telephone
for times Tel: 01749 880417 
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one of several small villages in the area, on the A371, 15th
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Where
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Stocks Lane, North Wootton near Shepton Mallet BA4 4EU MAP
Crossways is a traditional Somerset Inn at the foot of the Mendip Hills. We offer spectacular views over the surrounding Somerset countryside towards the renowned Glastonbury Tor.
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Wells Road Shepton Mallet BA4 5JD MAP
Bowlish House is 10 minutes’ drive from Wells and Glastonbury, and within easy travelling of Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole Caves and Longleat House and Safari Park.
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Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet BA4 4LY MAP
The Highwayman Inn, Shepton Mallett in Somerset offers hotel / bed and breakfast accommodation. Facilities include six bedrooms, with eleven extra bedrooms planned for spring 2005, and a real ale bar with sky sports and pool table.
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63-67 Charlton Road Shepton Mallet BA4 5QF MAP
An inn with the emphasis on comfortable, spacious accommodation (8 en suite rooms), good food (AA Rosette) and friendly service. Welcoming public spaces and private rooms with the comfort and facilities a 21st century traveler expects.
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Sutton near Shepton Mallet BA4 6QF Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This quaint cottage retains plenty of original character features including flagstone floors and some exposed stone walls in the sitting room....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 224.00-495.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms.
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Batcombe near Shepton Mallet BA4 6AD Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This is a cosy property, offering a high standard of accommodation Comfortably furnished, the living area is open plan with a fitted kitchen and a breakfast bar as well as a sitting area with a stone floor, giving the property a contemporary feel....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 172.00-295.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Just 5 minutes' walk from Ditcheat's splendid pub serving food and the village shop, this comfortable little cottage is perfect for walkers and cyclists as the national cycleway runs adjacent to it. Set in the grounds of the owners' home, it lies…...
Sleeps 2 + t/cot
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Around
The Shepton Mallet Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Wells (4.46 miles) Midsomer Norton (7.25 miles) Glastonbury (7.92 miles) Radstock (8.29 miles) Paulton (8.41 miles) Street (9.27 miles) Frome (10.27 miles) Wincanton (11.09 miles) Cheddar (11.53 miles) Chew Stoke (12.00 miles) Chew Magna (12.49 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Information
Centre
Heritage Centre
70 High Street
Shepton Mallet
Tel:01749 345258 |
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Order Brochure on
Somerset |
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