Collett Park Shepton Mallet

Collett Park

An area of approximately 11 acres was gifted to the Town by John Kytre Collett in 1906. Collett Park is held in Trust for the Town and currently maintained by the Town Council. It boasts a bandstand, a small lake and pleasant walks lined with trees and shrubs.
Collett Park Festival, an annual community event consists of a main display arena, community stalls, trade stands and car boot pitches.
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Kilver Court Gardens

Kilver Court Gardens

Kilver Court gardens are the most breathtaking and historical 'Secret Gardens’of Somerset. In the 1800’s they were created as a recreational space for factory workers. The gardens were restored in the 1960’s adding a magnificent rockery garden. Having been closed for 25 years, they are now open to the public. A millpond, boating lake, rolling lawns, parterre and herbaceous borders can now be discovered at the footings of the Charlton Viaduct.
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Mid Somerset Show Ground

Mid Somerset Showground

The Mid Somerset show Sheptons annual farming and country life show. The 2010 show broke all records in its 158 year history, attracting over 15,000 visitors" reputed to be Europe’s largest free one-day show" www.midsomersetshow.org.uk
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