Society History

The Royal Bath & West of England 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

If you would like to become a society member please download and complete the membership form.

Please note that membership is payable annually and runs from 1st January until 31st December.

Society Membership Costs

• Adult Full Membership £50.00
  Membership for adults aged 26 years and over includes 2 children
• Joint Membership £80.00
  Membership for two adults aged 26 and over includes 2 children
• Young Person Membership £25.00
  Membership for adults aged 16-25 years
• We also offer a discount on 3 years of membership
  Choose to become a Society Member for 3 years and save 10%

Become A Society Member

Membership Type	Adult Full Membership Joint Membership Young Person Membership
Duration	1 Year 3 Years
Price	£50.00 £135.00 £80.00 £220.00 £25.00 £65.00