Places to visit near

Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom of about 10,369 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit: 72 churches, 40 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are An Area of the Romano-British Linear Village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet, Church of St Cuthbert, Wells and Ebbor Gorge.

51.1897° N, 2.5472° WPop. 10,369

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km163
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shepton Mallet

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:02 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Shepton Mallet
  2. Church of St Cuthbert, Wellschurch · 30 min
  3. Ebbor Gorgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Midsomer Nortonchurch · 30 min
  5. Nunney Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Church of All Saints, Castle Carychurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Shepton Mallet
Today’s loopShepton MalletStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shepton Mallet?

An Area of the Romano-British Linear Village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet (heritage site, about 2 km), Church of St Cuthbert, Wells (church, about 9 km), Ebbor Gorge (viewpoint, about 13 km), Midsomer Norton (church, about 14 km), St John the Baptist (church, about 14 km), Church of All Saints, Castle Cary (church, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shepton Mallet?

163 places on Spotwander: 72 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks, 8 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Shepton Mallet?

Church of St Cuthbert, Wells, about 9 km by road; Midsomer Norton (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shepton Mallet?

An Area of the Romano-British Linear Village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet, about 2 km by road; Nunney Castle (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shepton Mallet?

Start in Shepton Mallet, visit Church of St Cuthbert, Wells, then Ebbor Gorge, then Midsomer Norton, then Nunney Castle, then Church of All Saints, Castle Cary, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.