Shepton Mallet, which is a small rural town as well as a civil parish, is located in the Mendip district in Somerset, which is situated in the south-west part of England. Shepton Mallet is just about 18 miles off of Bristol and about 5 miles off of Wells, which makes this town an ideal place for people who want to relax during their vacation in a small and quiet town, but still want to be able to reach the bigger cities with the bigger attractions - not that Shepton Mallet hasn't got enough to offer, but if you are the type of person who doesn't want to cut off from the big city entirely, but still want to be able to relax and have a quiet stroll with some nice green scenery, Shepton Mallet is the perfect place for you.
Shepton Mallet is also close to Mendip Hills and to the Sheppey river, which makes it a very green place with great scenery, which you can stroll in and enjoy the local wildlife and various activities, which will help you both relax and enjoy your time in a different setting, as well as stay in shape during your stay in Shepton Mallet. While in Shepton Mallet you will be able to engage in strolls with your friends and family, perhaps jogging while seeing nice scenery all around you, or cycling around the area, to keep in shape. If you prefer to take your friends and family on relaxing activities, rather than activities that will help you and them stay in shape, you can engage in bird watching or take a picnic in various locations - such as next to the Sheppey river, which runs through the town, so you can't miss it and getting to it - even by foot, isn't hard, and it doesn't take too much time away from the fun activities.
Where Shepton Mallet lies there is evidence that a Roman settlement once stood there - evidence such as a principal Roman road that is called the Fosse Way, which Shepton Mallet lies in. That road reaches the south west part of England, and while in Shepton Mallet you can visit it and see for yourself a piece of history. Also while in Shepton Mallet you might also want to visit the local attractions and learn about the town's history and development over the years, so you might want to visit the parish church that is located in the town, as well as various other listed buildings of historical importance. Shepton Mallet also has the oldest prison that is still in use, in the entire country of England - the Shepton Mallet Prison, which you can also visit and see when visiting the town.
During its beginning Shepton Mallet was used as a wool trade center that was the major money supplier for the town, and had a strong influence on the development of the town. But during the 18th Century the wool trade started to decline.
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