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The Rural Living Show

Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
King's College Prep School, Taunton, Somerset(TA2 8AA)

This November brings the 33rd Rural Living Show, the Christmas craft fair at King's College Prep School, Taunton, Somerset, a school with 50 acres of woodland and sports pitches, for a whole weekend. More than 100 independent exhibitors from around the South West bring their work: artists and designers, jewellery makers and craftspeople, with food stalls of cheese, chocolate, cakes, preserves and gin from distilleries. Out in the Food Village there are alpacas to meet. Children can make festive crafts for free in the Craft Grotto, some stallholders show their skills live on their stands, and you can book a place to make your own Christmas wreath. Parking is free, and the show raises funds throughout the weekend for Children's Hospice South West.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
Getting there
King's College Prep School, Taunton, Somerset (TA2 8AA for sat nav)
Dogs
Assistance dogs only
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live

Accessibility

Confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible toilets
Not confirmed:
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
An accessible route is marked in green on the show's floor plan, and an accessible toilet is available throughout the event, marked with a green WC symbol on the floor plan. Some areas of the older building can only be reached by steps. Assistance dogs are very welcome. Accessible parking and accessible viewing have not been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Rural Living Show 2026?
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026.
What are the opening times?
Saturday 21 November is 10am to 5pm and Sunday 22 November is 10am to 4pm.
How much does it cost to get in?
Admission is £5. Under-16s and carers are free. Tickets can be bought in advance through the show's website or on arrival. The festive wreath-making workshop is £45 a person including entry to the show; places are limited and must be booked in advance through the show's website.
Where is the show and how do I get there?
At King's College Prep School in Taunton, Somerset, postcode TA2 8AA. Visitors come in from Kingston Road.
Where do I park?
Parking is free on site, with staff to direct you. When the main car park is busy, a free shuttle runs from the overflow car park at Pyrland School on Cheddon Road, which is about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the show; at peak times passengers can be dropped at the main entrance first. In wet weather the main field may be limited to 4x4 vehicles or closed, and visitors are sent to the overflow car park.
Who is selling at the show?
More than 100 independent makers, designers, artisans and food producers from across the South West, in groups such as art and design, craft, food and drink, home and garden, fragrance and beauty, and fashion and jewellery.
What is there to do besides shopping?
Selected exhibitors give live demonstrations from their stands (look for the star symbol on the floor plan). Children can join free drop-in festive crafts in the Craft Grotto from 11am, with optional donations to Children's Hospice South West, and you can meet the alpacas in the outdoor Food Village. There is also a festive wreath-making workshop with all materials provided, at 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm on both days.
Are dogs allowed at the show?
Dogs are not permitted at the venue. Assistance dogs are very welcome.
Is the show accessible?
An accessible route is marked in green on the show's floor plan, and an accessible toilet is available throughout the event, marked with a green WC symbol on the floor plan. Some areas of the older building can only be reached by steps.
Which charity does the show support?
Children's Hospice South West. Funds are raised throughout the weekend.

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