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Special Features

Experience the finest in Autumn gardening at the National Gardening Show...from advice on allotments or running a smallholding to the National Giant Vegetable Championships, superb show gardens, flower arranging and the National Dahlia Show.

Plus, children under 16 years go free.

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2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the Bath and West Society's annual Dairy Show. Taking place on Wednesday 6th October the Show includes the new Southwest Herdsperson Competition, an international judging panel, over 280 trade stands and an array of topical seminars for dairy farmers.

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Latest News

Special offer for Gardening Show visitors!

Posted: 23rd Aug 2010

The National Gardening Show has teamed up with Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, to bring show visitors a special 'Enchanted Christmas' offer for later in the year. Once you have experienced the... Continued…

Dairy Industry Award nominations invited

Posted: 10th Aug 2010

The award is made to an individual who has made the greatest contribution towards the development of the Dairy Industry. This prestigious award has become an integral part of the Dairy Industry... Continued…

Thrive comes to the Gardening Show

Posted: 4th Aug 2010

The National Gardening Show is delighted to welcome Thrive members to the show this year. Thrive is small national charity that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled and disadvantaged... Continued…

New Stourhead feature at Gardening Show

Posted: 30th Jul 2010

A new exciting highlight at this year's Gardening Show will be the National Trust Stourhead Estate feature. This will be themed to Greener Gardens and will consist of a special flower workshop... Continued…

About the Royal Bath & West of England Society

Founded in 1777 The Royal Bath & West of England Society are a Somerset based registered charity that aims to encourage agriculture, the arts and commerce. The Society owns the Royal Bath & West Showground, a 240 acre site near Shepton Mallet, which is home to a series of world class shows and events in Somerset throughout the year.

The biggest event in the calendar is The Royal Bath and West Show, which takes place over the Spring half term, this year from the 2nd to the 5th June. It's probably the largest rural festival in the country and a great day out in Somerset for families, friends & rural enthusiasts!