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Town in Somerset, England
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Shepton Mallet is a historic market town (population 11,000 8n 2011) in the English West Country county of Somerset.
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A 12th-century parish church.
England's oldest prison still in use, although scheduled to close.
Heritage steam railway from Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet to Mendip Vale Station.
Shepton Mallet is the closest town to the famous festival grounds.
Annual agricultural show. The showground is also used for other shows and events.
aka The Dusthole
This inn is a few miles outside Glastonbury and great if you have a car. Day trips to Bristol, Bath, and Stonehenge are all easy from this location, and the facilities are casual and comfortable. The owner offers a cooked breakfast in the morning and leaves out cereal, milk, tea/coffee, and juice. The food is quite good in the western-themed bar & restaurant.
Bannatyne
Country restaurant with rooms, gets great reviews for comfort and cuisine.
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