Taunton

Text number: 07513 531529

Travel centre: 01823 340306

Welcome to the county town of Somerset. Taunton is a thriving, forward-looking town where modern life sits alongside relics of its dramatic past dating back to Saxon times.

The town is the retail capital of the county with all the top names in shopping, eating and drinking, as well as a wonderful mix of specialist and independent retailers. For evening entertainment the Brewhouse Theatre offers something for all tastes.

Taunton has had a turbulent past most notably in 1685 when the Monmouth Rebellion was brutally quelled by Judge Jeffrey's Bloody Assize in the Great Hall of Taunton Castle. The Taunton Heritage Trail is a self guided tour through this rich history and heritage.

The town has also won the Britain in Bloom award for large/small city in 2008 - Vivary Park shows off this splendour. Taunton is also home to Somerset County Cricket Club who hosted the Group stages of the 2009 Women's Twenty:20 World Cup and was runner up in all 3 major cricket competitions in 2010.

Must See & Do

1. Taunton Heritage Trail - Self guided trail around the town
2. Vivary Park
3. Taunton Antiques Market, Silver Street - every Monday
4. Taunton Farmers Market, High Street - every Thursday
5. Somerset County Cricket Club
6. The Brewhouse Theatre
7. Somerset Cricket Museum (open April to October)
8. Taunton Castle (Home to the Museum of Somerset - reopens in 2011)
9. Shopping - including the newly refurbished Orchard shopping centre
10. Specialist Shopping in Bath Place, Riverside Place and The Courtyard

Further Information

Taunton Tourist Information, Ticket and Travel Centre

Comprehensive Local events diary for the area
Taunton Town Centre map
Welcome to Taunton leaflet
Taunton Heritage Trail

Information on Moving to Taunton

Taunton Town Centre website

Local circular walks in the area

Please click here to order more information and leaflets on the area

Local Facilities

• A&E Department at Musgrove Hospital (TA1 5DA)
• Car Parks
• Golf Course (TA1 3JW)
• Cinema (TA1 2LP)
• Leisure Centres (TA2 7QP & TA1 2RW)
• Taunton Flyer Park and Ride
• Public Toilets
• Swimming Pool (TA1 2LP)
• Theatre (TA1 1JL)
• Ten Pin Bowling (TA1 2LP)