The Royal Bath and West Show: More than just an Agricultural Show
Spring Half-Term, 1st - 4th June 2011
The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet is a great day out this June. From the country's finest livestock, over 600 trade stands, the National Cheese Awards to the UK's biggest cider competition, there really is something for everyone - family or food lover.
Advance tickets are now available to buy and offer a 15% saving on adult tickets. Children under 16 years go free when you buy a family ticket in advance and children under the age of 5 go completely free. To book go to www.bathandwest.com or call 01749 822222.
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. ‘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 3rd June is back. Fashion-conscious visitors will stand a chance to be crowned ‘Best Dressed in the Show' and win a mystery VIP prize.
VIP Ladies Day ticketholders will enjoy access to an exclusive VIP area, afternoon tea, priority parking, a special reception compliments of Old Mill financial planners and consultants and a complimentary Neal's Yard Frankincense Skincare Essentials gift set, worth £26.50, courtesy of our exclusive Ladies Day partner, NYR Organic, the home selling channel of the multi award-winning organic beauty brand, Neal's Yard Remedies.
• 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.
• 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 brimming with the finest local produce.
• 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.
• In the Imagineering Fair, children will be able to explore the creative possibilities of science, engineering and technology. International robotic sensation, Titan the Robot, will also be at the show.
• 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 excitement of the fast-paced Pony Club mounted games. Enjoy the thrills and spills of the ever popular Inter Hunt Relay.
• Sheep shearing -. Be amazed at the speed of competitive shearing. Also spinning and weaving demonstrations.
• Countryside Arena - Watch thrilling 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, the W.I. a working forge and an old time fairground
• 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
For more information visit our website www.bathandwest.com and follow us on Twitter@BathandWest and Facebook www.facebook.com/royalbathandwest
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Advance ticket pricing
To book tickets, go to www.bathandwest.com or call 01749 822222
• £17 per adult ticket
• Family One ticket - £20 (includes one adult and two children under 16 years)
• Family Two ticket - £40 (includes two adults and four children under 16 years)
Gate prices
• £20 per adult
• £6 per child ( 5 to 15 years)
• Children under 5 go free
About the Royal Bath & West of England Society
The Society was founded in 1777 in Bath by a group of philanthropists led by Edmund Rack. We are a registered charity organisation (Registered Charity Number 1039397). The Society was formed with the aims of encouraging agriculture, arts, manufacture and commerce.
Our charitable activities provide:
• Agriculture, veterinary, educational and art scholarships.
• Technical events and Seminars
• Practical farming advice and conferences
• Countryside Education
• Diversification advice for farmers
• Education for children
• A market place for countryside products
• Plus all the events run by the Society and the Bath & West Trading Company
As the Society approaches its 234th year it continues to deliver a wonderful mix of established traditional exhibits through to the latest energy technology and contemporary entertainment
The entertainment and features around the 240 acre site ensure enjoyment for every member of the family and include attractions that are spectacular to watch, educational, inspirational, "hands on" or just plain fun.