Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February 
​Shepton Mallet Town Centre

 We’ve looked at the weather for the weekend and decided Storm Dennis will not beat us!

We’ve reviewed the programme and moved as much as possible indoors to three key venues -

• the Church St Peter and St Paul;
• Cabbage and Roses, 8 Town Street - many thanks to them for lending us their work in progress premises, and
• the Art Bank, Market Place.

Just a small number of events scheduled to take place outdoors which can’t be moved to a sheltered
venue are being cancelled. Unfortunately this includes the markets on both Saturday and Sunday.
The programme has been updated  below to reflect the new venues.

Details below show an outline of the events which will run across both days
and others which are on either Saturday or Sunday only
Click on links below to get more information​

Visit Somerset Snowdrop Gardens 

Events on both days
8 Town Street, Church & Town Centre

• Specialist Plant Sales Snowdrops and spring plants for sale at 8 Town Street
• Snowdrop-themed shop window displays throughout the town
• Beautiful display of snowdrop planters in the town, especially along the High Street and Town Street
• Photography and Poetry ​Competitions. See the exhibition of the entries – open to all in The Church of St Peter and St Paul ​ (from 10 - 4pm on Saturday and from 11- 3pm on Sunday)
• Art & Crafts Sculpture, ceramics, glass, textiles, wood and more to see and buy in The Church of St Peter and St Paul  (from 10 - 4 pm on Saturday and from 11 - 3pm on Sunday)​​

• Stories from the Street Performers at both venues
• Learn about James Allen in the Church
• Join in an artistic snowdrop-themed workshop, including one to make your own living 'snowball hanging snowdrop display' at 8 Town Street
• ​Join a demonstration and learn tips for Winter Hanging Baskets and Tubs at 8 Town Street

Events on Saturday
​15th February
10am - 4pm
8 Town Street
​& the Church of St Peter & St Paul


10am Official opening by Michael Eavis, with music from St Paul's School Choir will be held in the Church
​11 - 12noon Children's Snowdrop Workshop in the Art Bank
11 -12noon Tips & Demonstration Winter Hanging Baskets & Tubs at 8 Town Street
​12 - 12.30pm Children’s Fancy Dress Parade in the Church
12.30 -1pm Stories from the Street Poet at 8 Town Street
1 - 2pm Snowdrop Themed Workshop at 8 Town Street
​2 - 4pm  Poetry Readings & Prize Giving for Poetry & Photography Competitions in the Church
Fringe Events
2- 4pm Song Competition  music by contending artists at 8 Town Street
7pm till late Floral Ball at the Art Bank (ticketed event)

Events on Sunday
​16th February
10am – 3pm
8 Town Street
​& the Church of St Peter & St Paul


​10 - 11am The Church of St Peter and St Paul
Snowdrop Service followed by light refreshments
​​11 - 12noon Gardening Question Time at 8 Town Street 
12 -12.30pm  Stories from the Street Poet in the Church
12.30-1pm Entertainment - aspiring young actor in the Church
1 - 2pm Snowdrop Themed Workshop at 8 Town Street ​