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Page 1: ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND · The proposals are consistent with national, regional and local policy frameworks, and we will be creating an all year round destination of complementary

ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOWGROUNDDevelopment & Regeneration Summary

Page 2: ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND · The proposals are consistent with national, regional and local policy frameworks, and we will be creating an all year round destination of complementary

BACKGROUNDThe Royal Bath and West Showground Site currently plays host tosome 1m visitors per annum and ,when redeveloped, this numberwill rise towards 3m, including additional patrons of the retail,commercial and leisure attractions. The development team willcreate an all year round destination of complimentary uses thatwill thrive on repeat visits. The Showground is already in use for109 days per annum and the development will transform the siteinto a 365 days a year hub of activity.

London & Wharfedale is the development partner of the RoyalBath and West Showground Site. This will be a flagship schemewith cutting edge, eco credentials, and will provide a greatendorsement for those businesses involved.

Activities on site will be focus on the retail economy, bringingtogether the best of farming, rural land use and leisure stores andfood produce.

Key components will include:

· Visitor Destination Retail - 150,000 sq ft · Commercial - 100 acres of employment· A major renewable energy, research, education and

visitor centre· Adventure Grounds and Eco Centre· New Showground facilities including purpose built

Conference Centre of 100,000 sq ft· Hotels· A 'treading lightly' log cabin development· Combined Heat and Power production plant, an exempler

on site integrated waste management and renewable energy plant

The proposals are consistent with national, regional and localpolicy frameworks, and we will be creating an all year rounddestination of complementary uses that will thrive on a mixture ofrepeat visits, easy accessibility, long range visits, and tourism. TheScheme is designed to ensure that all components function intandem without interruption on event days.

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IN THE PRESS...

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COMMERCIALA low rise development of 200,000 sq ft forOffices and Commercial occupiers which willoffer complete flexibility of accommodationto suit all requirements and to be built to thehighest energy efficient standards. Access willbe completely independent of Show Groundtraffic. Two Hotels will be included.

TOURISMA 'treading lightly' development of up to 300contemporary log cabin buildings centrallylocated in relations to all the major touristattractions of the Region including Bath,Cheddar, Glastonbury and the Mendips.

MASTERPLAN

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RETAIL150,000 sq ft on the front of the site forming a unique destination for the Regionand the increasing tourist population. Theemphasis will be on the innovative and will differentiate from other centres withclose links to the local and regionaleconomy whilst at the same time providinga powerful all year round draw.

ADVENTURE GROUNDSThe site will maximize opportunities forwaste management and renewable energy,and will be complemented by adventure and leisure grounds to attract families and individual enthusiasts to an all dayexperience at a recreational centre ofexcellence.

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LOCATIONThe showground is easily accessible from the M5 and issituated along the A371 Castle Cary - Shepton Mallet road.

DISTANCESBath 20 milesBristol 25 milesBristol Airport 25 milesBristol Temple Meads Station 23 milesCastle Cary Station 4 miles

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SAT NAV REFERENCE: BA4 6QN

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTLondon Wharfedale is now inviting expressions of interestfrom occupiers and operators. Planning is expected to be inplace within 12 months.

Richard Froggatt Steve ClarkChairman/Managing Director Director07860 455556 07809 504170

Wharfedale House, 50a The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9EE • 23a Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BP

0870 240 9222www.londonwharfedale.com

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