Title: Things to Do in Shepton Mallet in 2026 | Expedia.com [Shepton Mallet Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shepton-Mallet.dx177982)[Hotels in Shepton Mallet](https://expedia.com/Shepton-Mallet-Hotels.d177982.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shepton Mallet](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Shepton-Mallet.d177982.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Shepton Mallet](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shepton-Mallet.d177982.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shepton Mallet Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shepton-Mallet.d177982.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Shepton Mallet ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shepton Mallet Types of activities [Shepton Mallet Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shepton-Mallet.dx177982) ![HMP Shepton Mallet, sometimes known as Cornhill, is a former prison located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. When it closed in 2013, it was the United Kingdom's oldest operating prison, and had been since the closure of HMP Lancaster Castle in 2011. Before closure Shepton Mallet was a category C lifer prison holding 189 prisoners. The prison building is grade II* listed, while the former gatehouse and perimeter walls are grade II. It is also reported to be the most haunted prison in England. Take a tour around this amazing establishment steeped in history, guided by a former prison officer - certainly worth a visit.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177982/3c98d261-c6db-4d73-b167-f897d8bf69d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![HMP Shepton Mallet, sometimes known as Cornhill, is a former prison located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. When it closed in 2013, it was the United Kingdom's oldest operating prison, and had been since the closure of HMP Lancaster Castle in 2011. Before closure Shepton Mallet was a category C lifer prison holding 189 prisoners. The prison building is grade II* listed, while the former gatehouse and perimeter walls are grade II. It is also reported to be the most haunted prison in England. Take a tour around this amazing establishment steeped in history, guided by a former prison officer - certainly worth a visit.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177982/3c98d261-c6db-4d73-b167-f897d8bf69d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charlton Viaduct, Shepton Mallet](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177982/ad6b1c7b-fdc2-4ab7-90d7-8eca4c35927e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177982/ad6b1c7b-fdc2-4ab7-90d7-8eca4c35927e.jpg) by [John Sparshatt](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/24152) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Country Side-Somerset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177982/cac28a21-1af6-4aa3-82ae-3cf4445f980c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177982/cac28a21-1af6-4aa3-82ae-3cf4445f980c.jpg) by [Kalyan Kaza](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6028782?with_photo_id=115433413) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Giant, mechanical spider... spitting out fire and lasers! 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_177982) ## Recommended things to do in Shepton Mallet | Number of things to do | 19 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Martyrs and Phantoms: A Self-Guided Glastonbury Ghost Audio Tour](/things-to-do/martyrs-and-phantoms-a-self-guided-glastonbury-ghost-audio-tour.a50672492.activity-details): $12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/somerset-wookey-hole-caves-day-admission-ticket.a49366231.activity-details)[Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour](/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-guided-tour.a2926439.activity-details)[A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.](/things-to-do/a-tour-of-glastonbury-guided-by-the-trees.a2568720.activity-details)[Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-self-guided-tour.a48955637.activity-details)[Glastonbury Day Tour - ‘The Quest’ - Magdalene, King Arthur](/things-to-do/glastonbury-day-tour-the-quest-magdalene-king-arthur.a50473653.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-self-guided-tour.a48955637.activity-details)[Martyrs and Phantoms: A Self-Guided Glastonbury Ghost Audio Tour](/things-to-do/martyrs-and-phantoms-a-self-guided-glastonbury-ghost-audio-tour.a50672492.activity-details) | | With kids | [Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/somerset-wookey-hole-caves-day-admission-ticket.a49366231.activity-details)[Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour](/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-guided-tour.a2926439.activity-details)[A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.](/things-to-do/a-tour-of-glastonbury-guided-by-the-trees.a2568720.activity-details)[Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-self-guided-tour.a48955637.activity-details)[Shepton Mallet Prison: Guided Tour](/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-guided-tour.a48935927.activity-details) | ## What to do in Shepton Mallet --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Shepton Mallet? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shepton Mallet #### Royal Bath and West Showground Take the family on an outing to Royal Bath and West Showground during your trip to Doulting. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Bath-And-West-Showground-Shepton-Mallet.d6245740.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kilver Court You can do some window-shopping at Kilver Court during your trip to Shepton Mallet. Discover the beautiful countryside and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Kilver-Court-Shepton-Mallet.d6221755.Vacation-Attraction) #### Avalon Vineyard You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Avalon Vineyard during your travels to East Pennard. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Shepton Mallet ![Retaining Walls, Piers, Balustrading, Urns And Figures To Garden Of Orchardlea House Wikidata has entry Q26628984 with data related to this item.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000471822/cd63cda8-2ee1-46fe-8b38-4c236dcfe5ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Graeme.duckworth (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Graeme.duckworth&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Frome ![Wells](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5466/cf2b9d40-715d-4c9d-b030-ddb07896c0c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wells ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182525/45b3a6df-2ffb-4d33-939b-860f978c4672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glastonbury ![Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053859/64f36d9c-7057-4bb0-9ae7-68ea4d38701c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Artur Kozioł](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6063509?with_photo_id=70698946) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Radstock ![Sunset over boats on the river at West Somerton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084952/8212517e-d1d5-4073-9c3e-0423eaa04a99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Somerton ![View from the footbridge of Castle Cary station](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149966/e455f1e9-0896-430d-a2c7-42e816427450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [GoddersUK (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:GoddersUK&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Castle Cary ![The Bruton Dovecote is a limestone tower that was built between the 15th and 17th century in Bruton in the English county of Somerset. The structure was once used as a dovecote, and may have been a watchtower or prospect tower prior to this. It is a Grade II* listed building[1] and scheduled monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262048/09107f8a-2942-4d6a-b70b-253bf7c8bc2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bruton ![Portsway Lane from Saite Lane, south of Batcombe The lane heads north towards the small village of Batcombe just visible through the trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177982/1daa8844-aa40-43d5-bdf9-533aa0e18a36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Batcombe ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shepton Mallet worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Shepton Mallet? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Shepton Mallet? ### Is three days enough to stay in Shepton Mallet? ### What are some activities to do in Shepton Mallet with kids? > - [Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/somerset-wookey-hole-caves-day-admission-ticket.a49366231.activity-details) > - [Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-guided-tour.a2926439.activity-details) > - [A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/a-tour-of-glastonbury-guided-by-the-trees.a2568720.activity-details) > - [Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-self-guided-tour.a48955637.activity-details) > - [Shepton Mallet Prison: Guided Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shepton-mallet-prison-guided-tour.a48935927.activity-details) ### What to do in Shepton Mallet for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Shepton Mallet? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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