The Royal Bath & West Show
The 2012 Royal Bath and West Show takes place near Shepton Mallet in Somerset from Wednesday 30th May - Saturday 2nd June. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance and save ££'s on the standard entrance price plus you'll get free entry for up to three childen under 16 with every adult ticket!
There's more happening than you think at the country's biggest rural festival and there really is something for everyone, from food lovers to families and farmers to fashionistas!
From the country’s finest livestock and over 600 trade stands to the National Cheese Awards and the UK’s biggest cider competition. It's your chance to experience canoeing, visit an art exhibition, sample and purchase some of the best British produce, marvel at the birds of prey in the Countryside Arena or watch some of the finest animals in the country.
There's so much to see and do...you'll want to come back another day!
To find out more about last years show please read on or click on the links in the top right of this page. We will be updating these pages over the coming months in the lead up to the 2012 show so please do visit again soon - and rest assured that the 2012 show will be bigger and better than ever before!
Can You Bake a Pie Fit for Royalty?
The Royal Bath & West Show is on the look-out for the ultimate pie to be crowned the King or Queen of Pies. We are looking for the perfect savoury and sweet pies fit for Royalty, brimming with mouth-watering ingredients from the South West that can really wow the tastebuds.
Click here for more information and details on how to enter.
Ladies Day Friday 1st June 2012
On Friday June 1st, ladies from up and down the country will be flaunting their glad rags for the chance to be named the ‘best dressed in show’. Plus, VIP ticket holders to Ladies Day will receive exclusive access to the NEW Ringside members bar to see all of the main ring action PLUS a complimentary Afternoon Tea in the Members Marquee on the Lawn.
Please click here to find out more about Ladies Day
2011 Show Photos Now Available to View & Buy
Click here to view and order official pictures from the 2011 show online. Simply enter the code BW11 to login and access the gallery.
2011 Show Highlights...
• A chance to see the country's finest livestock including cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and alpacas. Visit one of the largest dog shows in the county. ‘Fur and Feather' zone where you can see small animals and birds such as rabbits and cavies, tame birds and poultry.
• Ladies Day, on Friday 3 June, is now in its 2nd Year. Fashion-conscious visitors will stand a chance to be crowned winner of the best dressed lady and walk away with a Spa Day courtesy of Bannatyne's Charlton House.
• The country's biggest cheese show. At the National Cheese Awards, visitors will be able to sample a staggering array of some of the UK's finest cheeses and dairy produce and withe 850 entries there is plenty to see.
• A celebration of cider featuring the biggest cider competition in the country and the chance to take part in cider tasting with experts. Food lovers can also explore the vast food halls.
• In the Imagineering Fair Children will also be able to explore the creative possibilities of science, engineering and technology.
• 4 x 4 off road - Adrenaline junkies will have the chance to drive 4x4 off road vehicles in the most extreme off road experience at the Show to date
• Horses - showing, show jumping and the Pony Club mounted games
• Farming for the Family - children can watch milking demonstrations, see piglets, lambs and calves and experience the fun of feeding a chicken and collecting an egg to cook and eat in the Farmhouse Kitchen.
• Countryside Arena - thrill to falconry displays, admire the discipline of gun dogs and cheer on your favourite in the terrier racing. Alongside the arena is the Canoe Village where you can experience canoes, kayaks and much, much more
• See traditional events on the Village Green, Young Farmers, the W.I. a working forge and an old time fairground also new this year is Somerset Carnival Clubs who will be showcasing one of their floats.
• Gasp at the beauty of the Floral Marquee, watch floral art demonstrations and learn from the interesting talks
• Visit the Art Pavilion with over 400 entries all of which are for sale
• Experience the working countryside and see Heavy Horses pulling logs in Woodlands and Wildlife; learn about the secret life of bees in the Bees & Honey Tent
• See the legendary Somerset band the Wurzels on Wednesday 1st June from 1.30pm in the Sheep Shearing Pavilion
