The Bath & West Showground on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet has just won the title of "Event Venue of the Year" at the UK Enterprise Awards.

The awards, brought to us by SME News and now in their seventh year, are a brilliant showcase of the grit, creative flair, and innovative ideas that are driving our country's Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

This nod of recognition celebrates the best of the best, from those who've gone it alone to start-ups that have grown to employ hundreds of people.

Winning this award underscores just how much the Bath & West Showground adds to the Shepton Mallet area. With a packed calendar of events, from the big-name Royal Bath and West Show and the Dairy Show to niche events like NASS, Truckfest, comic conventions, and an array of markets, the showground is a hub of activity all year round.

This win doesn't just speak volumes about the Showground's commitment to what they do - it's also a huge testament to the vitality of the events scene in the Shepton area.

The Showground also sponsors Shepton Mallet Nub News, and we know first-hand just how much they value community. Without their support, we couldn't bring you all the local news and events that matter to you. It's a real honour to be connected to such a high-achieving local business, and we couldn't be happier to congratulate them on this well-deserved win.

Award Coordinator for the UK Enterprise Awards, Holly Blackwood, said: "One of the joys of this programme is realising the sheer talent and skill that permeates every inch of the British business sphere, across all industries and fields. So here's a massive congratulations and I hope you all have a wonderful – and productive- rest of the year ahead."

Charly Andrews, Head of Commercial Sales at the Bath & West Showground says "Receiving this award is a real testament to our Sales & Events Team, who go above and beyond to support our existing event clients, as well as taking the time to build relationships with potential new clients. We are really proud of everything we have achieved over the last 12 months and are really excited for the future of the Bath & West Showground."