Shepton Mallet

Nestling in a fold of the Mendip Hills, the historic town of Shepton Mallet dates back to Roman times. The Fosseway (now A37) passes through the town, and there have been many significant archaeological finds here.
The town's name derives from Saxon times, when it was called 'Scaep Ton' - literally Sheep Farm.
Shepton Mallet was a significant market and wool-trading centre from the 15th to the 17th centuries, and many fine examples of cloth merchants' houses still remain. Other industries grew to replace the cloth industry, including quarrying, brewing, cheese-making, and cider and perry production.
Nowadays a combination of ancient market town and modern industrial community, Shepton Mallet still retains its unique identity. Features of interest include the parish church, Market Cross and Collett Park.

Must See and Do

1. Vist the historical Market Cross and Shambles in the market place and leg square
2. Go inside the parish church of St.Peter and St. Paul and see the best 'waggon' ceiling in the country
3. Visit Kilver Court Gardens
4. Join our guided historical tours in the summer to learn more aboout the town
5. Join in the fun at Collett Park day, the second Saturday in June
6. Watch in awe at the colourful carnival in November
7. Go to a traditional agricultural show, the Mid Somerset show in August
8. Take a ride on a steam train at the East Somerset Railway
9. See a show at the Academy Theatre
10. Go to an event at the Bath and West Showground 

Further Information
Shepton Mallet (available from the Tourist Information Centre)

Local Facilities

Car Parks 
Regal Road BA4 5AL, Commercial Road BA4 5DA and Great Ostry BA4 5TT
Public Toilets 
Commercial Road BA4 5BU, Collett Park BA4 5BP
Petrol Stations
Shepton Mallet Motors BA4 5SB, Charlton Garage BA4 5PD, Tesco BA4 5SB
Local Supermarkets
Tesco BA4 5AT, Co-operative BA4 5AN, BA4 5PT
Cash Points
Tesco BA4 5SB, Lloyds TSB BA4 5AA, HSBC BA4 5AA, Nat West BA4 5AQ
Health / Medical
Doctors - Park Practice BA4 5RT, Grove House BA4 5UH
Hospitals - Shepton Mallet Community Hospital BA4 4PG
NHS Treatment Centre  BA4 4LP
Pharmacy - Boots BA4 5SB
Churches 
C of E BA4 5LE, Catholic BA4 5BP, Salvation Army BA4 5BU