The Royal Bath & West Show
The biggest event in the rural calendar and The Somerset Shop will be there Stand 501.
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 children under 16 with every adult ticket!
Read on or click on the links in the top right of this page to visit other pages in this section to find out more about what's on offer.
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!
Festival of Baking New for 2012
In 2012 we have decided to launch a brand new celebration of the art of baking. The Royal Bath & West ‘Festival of Baking’, in partnership with Lakeland brings four days of scrumptious demonstrations, expert talks and book signings from some of the nation’s top bakers. ‘
The Boy Who Bakes' Edd Kimber, one of the nation’s most popular celebrity bakers will launch the Festival with two hour-long sessions on Wednesday 30 May.
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 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.
2012 Show Highlights Include...
• 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 and the ‘Fur and Feather' zone, where you can see small animals and birds such as rabbits and cavies, tame birds and poultry.
• Fashion will be entering the ring for the third year running at the Royal Bath & West Show. On Friday June 1st, you are invited to join us dressed in your finest for the third annual Ladies Day.
• Food lovers can spend hours exploring the vast food halls and new for 2012 the Bath & West Festival of Baking offers scrumptious demonstrations, expert talks and book signings from some of the nation’s top bakers.
• At the Imagineering Fair children will be able to explore the creative possibilities of science, engineering and technology.
• Enjoy everything equine from showing and show jumping to the Pony Club mounted games.
• In the Countryside Arena you can 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.
• Adrenaline junkies will also have the chance to drive 4x4 off road vehicles in the most extreme off road experience at the Show to date.
• In 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.
• 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.
• Visit the country's biggest cheese show, the National Cheese Awards and sample a staggering array of some of the UK's finest cheeses and dairy produce.
• Experience a celebration of cider, featuring the biggest cider competition in the country and the chance to take part in cider tasting with experts.
• 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 or learn about the secret life of bees in the Bees & Honey Tent.
