Shepton Mallet Carnival 

13th November   2024   - 7.30pm start

Shepton Mallet Carnival  

HELP ~  Needed for Shepton Mallet Carnival


New members welcome, please help us keep this Somerset tradition alive for all ages to enjoy. If you are interested in helping or joining the committee please come along.



The November Illuminated Carnivals are a Somerset tradition that families far and wide have loved for a very long time. Every year the organising becomes more difficult, with rising costs, insurance, public safety, road closures and many other factors. 

Shepton Mallet Carnival Committee are looking for more members, no mater what age, to help with the build up before and during carnival night to ensure a safe evening for all.

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CASH FOR CARNIVAL!

Carnival is Back! 7.30pm on Wednesday

13th November 2024

Please bring coins (or notes!) and support our local town carnival. We don’t charge to attend but official collectors will be on the streets and ALL PROFITS go to support local charities and groups

Promoting Shepton Mallet Carnival at Collett Park

 

Shepton Mallet Carnival


The Shepton Mallet Carnival that we have today, started back in 1965, and draws crowds of more than 10,000 supporters to watch the procession.

 

The Guy Fawkes Circuit dates for 2024 


Bridgwater - Saturday 2th November at 6:00pm

Burnham on Sea - Monday 4th November at 7:30pm

Weston-Super-Mare - Friday 8th November at 7:00pm

 North Petherton - Saturday 9th November at 7:00pm

Midsomer Norton - Monday 11th November at 7:15pm

 Shepton Mallet - Wednesday 13th November at 7:30pm

Wells - Friday 15th November at 7:00pm

Glastonbury - Saturday 16th November at 7:00pm


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Shepton Mallet Carnival Committee

New Members always Welcome

For more info please

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Somerset Carnivals - a brief history


Traditionally held early November to commemorate the attempted blowing up of the Houses of Parliament. Somerset Carnivals are very highly regarded as the largest spectacular illuminated processions in the world.

The Somerset Carnivals date back more than 400 years, and are one of the most spectacular unique events in Somerset today. Carts as they are referred to in Somerset, are designed and built by dedicated carnival clubs around the West Country.

These carnival clubs raise money throughout the year, and work relentlessly to achieve their spectacular carnival entries. 

Their completed cart then takes part in the carnival parade along with over 100 other entries, these range from single masqueraders dancing in the streets to 100ft illuminated carnival carts, some with up to 30,000 light bulbs, these will be in the categories of tableau, feature or comic all pulled by decorated tractors.

Please show your support for their efforts and give generously, all profits are distributed to local charities and community groups. 


Road Closure Information 

Road Closures Monday 11th November to Wednesday 13th November 2024


* Expected Road Closures* - final planning pending

Build up to the event will start on Monday 11th November.


Visit our road closure page here


Recommended Best Viewing Area

For a more comfortable viewing experience try Charlton Road or Whitstone Road, excellent view for photographs.

The start area and town center get very crowded.



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CAR PARKing for 2024 not confirmed

Tesco’s at Townsend Retail Park and Haskins Retail Center have very kindly allowed car parking (not coaches), free from 16:30 hrs to 23:00 hrs on carnival night.

 

Shepton Mallet have 2 central public Car Parks: The Old Market Road Car Park & The Great Ostry Car Park - the usual fees being charged until 18:00 hrs.


Dobbies Garden Centre are also kindly allowing free car parking and coaches on the night. 

For full car parking details visit our Parking Information page here .  

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