Shepton Mallet Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
small town in Somerset, England
About Shepton Mallet
Rurally situated south of the Mendip Hills, the roots of this town lie along the ancient Fosse Way, the Roman road that connectedExetertoLincolnin an almost perfectly straight line. In the Middle Ages Shepton Mallet developed a flourishing wool trade. During the 18th century the wool industry mostly disappeared and made way for other economic activities, in particular brewing. Today the town is an important producer of cider. The river Sheppey runs right through Shepton Mallet.
Top Attractions in Shepton Mallet
Explore the best things to see and do in Shepton Mallet:
- ★Church of St Peter and St Paul
- ★East Somerset Railway
- ★Glastonbury Festival
- ★HM Prison Shepton Mallet
- ★Royal Bath and West
Where to Stay in Shepton Mallet
- 🏨Charlton House Spa Hotel
- 🏨Talbot Inn
- 🏨The Kings Arms
- 🏨The Thatched Cottage Inn
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