Royal Bath and West Show, Agricultural exhibition at Shepton Mallet, England.
The Royal Bath and West Show is an agricultural exhibition spread across about 240 acres in Somerset, featuring livestock competitions, trade stands, and farming demonstrations. The site includes over 1000 vendor stands, a large show ring for presentations, and a specialized off-road track for vehicle demonstrations.
The event began in 1777 when the Bath and West of England Society was founded under Edmund Rack to promote farming methods and rural improvement in the West Country. It evolved over two centuries into one of Britain's major agricultural shows.
The show celebrates farming traditions through livestock breeding competitions and cheese-making displays that visitors can observe firsthand. These practices shape how rural communities in the region work and celebrate their heritage today.
The site is best explored on foot since activities and areas spread across the large grounds. Comfortable shoes and weather protection are essential since much of the experience happens outdoors.
The grounds feature a working steam model railway and a lake where boating activities are available. This unusual mix of historical transport and leisure activities gives visitors more to experience than just farming displays.
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