Taunton

Taunton's Next Big Event

Ho! Ho! Ho!.., We're counting down the days to this years, Taunton's WinterFest event and have we got an event instore for you!

Not only can we promise some of the UK's biggest & best fun fair rides and attractions, we have a glittering line up of locally sourced entertainment playing live on the main stage, from midday through until 8pm, with a very special guest appearance for the light switch on at 6:30pm.

Taunton Winterfest

Real Ice Skating

Coming to Taunton this festive season is an exciting new festive real ice rink. Opening on Monday 9 December, the event will run until Sunday 5th January 2020 and advance booking is highly advised. The event will be open 7 days a week, except Christmas day.

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Taunton has a lot to offer

What's On You'll be spoilt for choice with a wealth of shows, festivals, markets, carnivals, fairs and fetes - there's an event for all ages and tastes! Read more

Places to stay As you would expect for such a diverse slice of countryside there’s a wealth of interesting locations to choose from, including small family-run gu... Read more

Food and Drink Taunton was the birthplace of Taste of the West, now Britain’s largest and most dynamic regional food group representing a staggering 2,000-plus pr... Read more

Things To Do Culture, recreation, heritage, gastronomy, leisure, historic sites – we think we’ve pretty well covered all bases when visiting Taunton. Whether... Read more

Visit Taunton Visitor enquiries and information. For any queries or assistance required finding things to do, booking travel and event tickets, general informat... Read more

Events and Festivals

Silver Street Antiques Market Every kind of antique and collectible imaginable sold by well-established Antique dealers... Read more

Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre The theatre delivers a festive, innovative and exciting programme over Christmas.... Read more

Brewhouse Theatre Cinema Watching Movies at home is great, but seeing them on the big screen is really what it's all about.... Read more

Print Making Workshops A ten week course beginning on the 12th September to the 21st November ... Read more

Christmas at Hestercombe Come and enjoy Christmas with us... Read more

Brendon Books Autumn Talks & Taunton Literary Festival 2019 ... Read more

Pedestrian collaborative research project between artists Nikki and Fiona... Read more

Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society (SIAS) Autumn Programme Untold Riches: Oil, Fake News and Fraud in West Somerset, a talk by Stephen Miles. ... Read more

Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre present… TMAC OPEN MIC! Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre Open Mic Nights are back!... Read more

Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier Over 50 painting... Read more

Christmas Market at Hestercombe Featuring over 60 festive stalls... Read more

Lavender Rooms Christmas Pamper Party ... Read more

Humbug @2K Theatre production written and adapted by Martin Carpenter, Directed by Mark Scribbins.... Read more

Christmas Community Show Evening of dance, theatre and festive musical performances... Read more

The New Jersey Boys The Boys are back in town! Gary, Einar, Ricky, and Gavin return for one night only.... Read more

An Audience with Lesley Garrett ... Read more

Amici presents Fabulous Baroque! Works from the great masters of the Baroque J.S Bach, Corelli, Handel and Vivaldi.... Read more

Lecture Recital on Elgar Given by Andrew Millington, Former Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral.... Read more

Christmas in Taunton

Experience Taunton at Christmas timeand unwrap all it has to offer. From the authentic Christmas Craft Market, Christmas Tree Switch On and the magic of Santa's grotto, you're in for a treat when you spend #ChristmasinTaunton.

The World's End Christmas Fair Experience this beautiful Christmas Fair... Read more

Real Ice Skating in Taunton Slide and Glide into Taunton and have a go at REAL ice skating in the heart of the County Town.... Read more

The Elves and the Shoemaker Folksy Theatre bring this much-loved Christmas tale to life ... Read more

Explore

So many places, so little time!

Taunton is part of the Somerset West and Taunton District area. Why not explore the wider area? Here are a few ideas.....

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Blackdown Hills An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a wide expanse of uplands with stunning and surprising views.... Read more

Minehead With a range of things to do for all ages, Minehead is a fantastic seaside holiday destination... Read more

Places to stay

Taunton House Hotel Family owned independent hotel ideally situated in unrivalled Town centre location.... Read more

Brookfield House Brookfield House Taunton, situated within a five minute walk to the town centre.... Read more

Premier Inn Taunton Central (North) Premier Inn Taunton Central North is a short walk from Taunton town.... Read more

Premier Inn Taunton (Ruishton) Premier Inn is an ideal base from which to explore stunning Somerset.... Read more

Meryan House Located in the heart of the stunning Somerset countryside, this hotel is a special place. ... Read more

Holiday Inn Taunton The Holiday Inn Taunton hotel offers the guest the very best in comfort... Read more

Taunton Visitor Centre

Taunton Visitor Centre is the place to go to make the most of your time in Taunton Deane. The county town has plenty to offer from individual boutiques to historic architecture, modern dining to unspoilt views across the Blackdown Hills and the Quantock Hills (both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Taunton offers a wide mix of activities, attractions and events - we can’t wait to help you plan the perfect trip!

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Shopping

Discover Taunton's wide range of retail options

Taunton is blessed with a mix of national chains and great independents, whatever you're looking for you'll find it. ...

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Bath Place Traders A charming pedestrian shopping street in Taunton town centre, home to mostly independently owned businesses offering an amazing range of goods and ... Read more

Taunton's Independent Quarter Celebrating and championing the independent shops in St James st, Riverside Place, The Courtyard and Middle Street in Taunton Read more

Visit Taunton

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We would like your business to be part of the festive fun in Taunton

Get involved in sponsoring part of Christmas in Taunton this year. We have lots planned for the town and we would like some support from local busi...

Visitor Guide to Taunton

Request a copy of our visitor guide for 2019. Packed full to the brim of things to do, places to go and where to eat email: visittaunton@somersetw...

Taunton's Photographic Competition

Have you captured the character of Taunton? Why not enter our photographic competition