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Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB. Tel:
01749 672243. When you visit Wookey Hole Caves your guide will
relate the 50,000 year history of the caves as home to both humans
and animals. The crazy magical distorting mirrors are as popular
as ever. Wookey Hole has the biggest collection of original Edwardian
Penny Arcade machines. And more..www.wookey.co.uk. About 5 miles
west of Shepton Mallet.
East Somerset Railway,
Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset,
BA4 4QP. Tel: 01749 880417. The East Somerset Railway is an ex-Great
Western Railway branchline running through the Mendip hills near
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK. Steam trains run all year, with
a 5-mile round trip through the rolling countryside. Fancy having
a go at driving a steam engine ? www.eastsomersetrailway.com.
About 3 miles east of Shepton Mallet.
Royal Bath & West of England Society, The Showground, Shepton
Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN. Tel: 01749 822222. The Royal Bath &
West of England Society hosts a whole host of current events
ranging from agricultural shows and events, motorcycle, and rural
craft shows, countryside features & extreme sports. www.bathandwest.com.
About 2 miles south of Shepton Mallet.
Glastonbury Abbey, The
Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene Street, GLASTONBURY, Somerset, BA6
9EL. Tel: 01458 832267. For centuries travellers and pilgrims
have visited this sacred site. Our Visitor Centre completes the
experience with many wonderful exhibits on display. Spend time
walking through the wonderful grounds. www.glastonburyabbey.com.
Location: About 7 miles south west of Shepton Mallet.
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