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Welcome to New Homes in Shepton Mallet, the easy way to find new homes in Shepton Mallet and the surrounding area. Shepton Mallet is located in the county of Somerset and approximately 18 miles from Bristol. Shepton Mallet has a population of around 8,981. Shepton Mallet is home to two international drinks producers: Constellation Brands, producers of Blackthorn and Gaymer's Olde English cider and Babycham, and the family-run Brothers Drinks, producers of Brothers Cider who run a contract bottling operation for many other drinks companies. If you are looking at new homes in Shepton Mallet you may be interested to learn that there are several primary schools within Shepton Mallet. Education for 11-16 year olds is provided by Whitstone Technology College. Areas close to Shepton Mallet include Wells, Glastonbury, Frome and Street. London is situated approximately 120 miles from Shepton Mallet. New homes in Shepton Mallet provide the best of both worlds for those seeking the heritage and cultural aspects that only a town like Shepton Mallet can offer combined with the benefits of a brand new home in the heart of Somerset.
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Shepton Mallett is a civil parish and rural town located in the Mendip area of Somerset, South West Britain. Lying five miles from Wells and 18 miles from Bristol, the town has a population of approximately 9,700 residents. Shepton Mallett continues to be a key hub for cider production. It is also the closest town to the venue of Europe’s largest music festival, the Glastonbury Festival, according to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk,the top new homes property website in the UK.
The history of Shepton Mallett goes back many centuries. Archaeologists have found proof for prehistoric dwelling in this area. The area was referred to as Sceaptun in the 1086 Domesday Book. Shepton Mallett got its present name in the late fifteenth century. During the medieval period, wool trade was significant to the local economy, though it declined in the eighteenth century and was replaced by other industries like brewing.
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Things To See And Do Around Shepton Mallett:
Avalon Vineyard: Surrounded by stunning countryside, this relaxing vineyard is an ideal picnic venue. Admission to the vineyard is free and visitors can sample a superb variety of wines, ciders and mead. Avalon grows its own fruit and visitors can see how the wine is made. Their popular cider is truly traditional, pressed via straw. Wine bottles are stored in a semi-underground cellar.
Bishop’s Palace: Located in Wells, around seven miles from Shepton Mallett, the charm of this palace lies in its mellow buildings as well as its peaceful setting. Founded in the Middle Ages, the palace lies in a peaceful walled gardens and a charming moat. The Bishop of Bath and Wells reside in one section, but all other areas of the palace are open to the members of public, including a fine gallery and chapel. There is a cafeteria in the medieval undercroft offering mouthwatering food.
Wells Town Hall: This striking Neo-Classical structure was constructed in 1779 by public subscription. Many of the amazing features including round windows, balcony and arcade- were added later. In addition to accommodating the town council, the town serves as a place for civil marriages as well as other events. The picture-lined, stately main hall with its chandeliers plays host to a number of events all year round.
Vicars' Close: This relaxing enclave was constructed in the fourteenth century as a College of the Vicars Choral of Wells Cathedral. The patios on either corner consist of simple lodgings featuring bedroom on the first floor and a sitting room downstairs. Nearly all of them have since been incorporated into larger homes, but Number 22 was reinstated to the original shape. The close can be entered via an arched gateway incorporating the vicars’ kitchen and dining room.
Famous People Born In Shepton Mallett:
Though a small town, Shepton Mallett has produced a number of world famous people over the years. Some of them include dissenting theologian and preacher Simon Browne, economist Herbert Foxwell, short-story writer and novelist Frank Tuohy and TV actor Christopher Cazenove.
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