Getting There!
Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN
For Satellite navigation please use postcode: BA4 6QN
Parking
Free parking on site. Please follow the signs on arrival.
Disabled Parking
All blue badge holders can access the disabled carpark. Please follow signs on arrival.
Free Shuttle Bus from Castle Cary
Running Thursday 12th & Friday 13th Only
If you are travelling by rail and arrive at Castle Cary Train Station you will be able to catch a free bus shuttle service which will drop and collect you from right outside the entrance. Please be aware that the coach has limited seating so if travelling at peak times you may have to wait for the next service.
Free Shuttle Timetable (subject to delays)
Thursday/Friday Outward - Castle Cary to the Bath & West Showground.
09.30 – 10.30 – 11.30 – 12.30
Thursday/Friday Return – The Bath & West Showground to Castle Cary Station.
14.00 – 15.00 – 16.00 - 17.10
Running time each way approx. 20 minutes, please be aware the collection times may vary due to heavy traffic.
Consider Travelling By Rail
Rail is often a cheap and fast alternative to travelling by car. Castle Cary Train Station provides direct rail links to many cities in the UK. We provide a FREE shuttle bus from Castle Cary train station to the venue as described above. - definitely something to consider!!
Travelling times by rail:
London Paddington: 1hr 45mins
Plymouth: 2 Hrs
Bristol: 1hr 15mins
Weymouth: 1hr
Visit great western rail’s website for train times and prices: Great Western Rail
Visit Trainline for more trains and prices: Trainline
Venue Facilities
Mobility Scooters
The venue is wheelchair and scooter friendly. However, scooters and wheelchairs will not be available to hire on site.
Wessex Pavilion Bar & Restaurant
The venue now boasts a contemporary restaurant on the ground floor, offering both hot and cold meals alongside light refreshments. With seating available for over 500 guests, there is also an additional intimate café/restaurant situated in the main hall.
Additionally, a variety of food stands can be found outside the hall, featuring offerings such as sandwiches, pasties, coffee, and various snacks