The Royal Bath & West Show is the big county show of the Somerset calendar, held over three days at the Bath & West Showground on the A371 between Shepton Mallet and Castle Cary. The 2027 show runs from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 June.
What happens
The 2026 programme gives a good idea of the mix. The Main Ring had the Shetland Pony Grand National and Pony Club Games. Lakeside Farm was a quieter family area built around food and farming, and the Great British Kitchen ran cookery demonstrations every day. The Wurzels played the Pilton Tent on the Thursday evening.
Visitor information
Dates: Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 June 2027.
Cost: In 2026 an adult day ticket cost £26.75 in advance and £35 on the gate. A family ticket (two adults, three children) was £60 in advance, children aged 5 to 15 were £3 as extra tickets and under-fives were free. Parking was free. Expect 2027 prices to differ.
Opening hours: In 2026 the gates opened at 9am and the show closed at 6pm.
Getting there: The showground postcode is BA4 6QN. In 2026 the No. 1 bus linked Yeovil, Castle Cary and Shepton Mallet with the showground, and the nearest stations were Frome, Castle Cary and Templecombe.
Camping: In 2026 grass pitches cost £35 a night, with show entry not included.
Family friendly: Yes, with dedicated family areas.
Where to stay
Shepton Mallet is the closest town to the showground. Browse places to stay near Shepton Mallet, and book early for the June show.
