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The County Town of Somerset

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Taunton has a lot to offer

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

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

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

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

Events and Festivals

CLOSED - Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier Over 50 paintings in this exhibition at the Museum of Somerset... Read more

The Hard of Hearing Club Taunton Come to The Hard of Hearing Club Taunton (with a loop system)... Read more

Great Western Steam Programme A series of monthly talks held throughout 2020 by the Taunton Group... Read more

Taunton Independent Market Street Market with over 60 stalls.... Read more

Easter Trail: Coplestone and the Grand Tour Venture round the springtime gardens at Hestercombe... Read more

POSTPONED - Giselle Join Ballet Theatre UK in one of the greatest ballets of all time, Giselle.... Read more

SUSPENDED -Taunton Titan V Sutton and Epsom Following government advice, the RFU will suspend all rugby activity in England.... Read more

CANCELLED - Taunton Half Marathon 2020 *****This year’s Taunton Marathon and Half Marathon will NOT take place on Sunday 5 April.*****... Read more

SUSPENDED -Taunton Town V Salisbury Home to the Taunton Peacocks... Read more

CANCELLED - Taunton Gang Show 2020 Taunton Gang Show started in 1989 and has been staged every year since.... Read more

POSTPONED - Brendon Books Author Talks: Dave Hamilton Foraging and wild food is more popular than ever. ... Read more

SUSPENDED -Taunton Town V Dorchester Town Home to the Taunton Peacocks... Read more

CANCELLED -Somerset County Cricket Club V Warwickshire Specsavers County Championship Division One... Read more

Guided Bluebell Walk Guided bluebell walk into the stunning Bluebell Wood at Hestercombe... Read more

POSTPONED - Brendon Books Author Talks: Stephen Moss Wherever you go in Britain you come across hidden havens for wildlife.... Read more

SUSPENDED - Taunton Titan V Old Redcliffians Home to Taunton Titans are the premier team in Somerset... Read more

CANCELLED -Taunton Town Legends Vs Premier League Legends The Legends Return... Read more

CANCELLED - Think Floyd ... Read more

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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

No.71 B&B No 71 is a comfortable Edwardian SA 4* Bed and Breakfast... Read more

Blorenge House Blorenge House offers delightful town centre accommodation in the heart of Somerset's county town.... Read more

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

Beaufort Lodge Beaufort Lodge in Taunton offers bed and breakfast accommodation... Read more

Premier Inn (East) remier Inn Taunton East is a short drive from the M5... Read more

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

Taunton Activity Sheet

Keep the kids entertained and learn about Taunton with this FREE FUN DOWNLOADABLE activity sheet.

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Taunton to Longaller Circular Walk

Discover the history and landscape of Taunton with the Taunton to Longaller - Circular Walk? Pick up your copy from the Taunton Visitor Centre or ...

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Cotlake Hill Circular Walk

Discover the history and landscape of Taunton with the Taunton to Cotlake Hill - Circular Walk? Pick up your copy from the Taunton Visitor Centre ...

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Taunton News

Here is where you can find out the latest news from in around Taunton and occasionally the wider area....

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