Bowlish, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5JG

Shepton Mallet is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England, with an estimated population of 10,810 in 2019. It lies some 16 miles southwest of Bath, 18 miles south of Bristol and five miles east of Wells, placing it within convenient reach of larger urban centres while retaining a distinctly rural feel. The town sits on the River Sheppey and follows the route of the Fosse Way, the main Roman road between north‑east and south‑west England, reflecting a long history of settlement. Notable heritage includes a medieval parish church and other listed buildings, and the area has been associated with the medieval wool trade, brewing, and cider production. The Mendip Hills lie to the north, offering scenic countryside, and the town is the closest to the Glastonbury Festival and near the Royal Bath and West of England Society showground.