Taunton

The County Town of Somerset

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Taunton has a lot to offer

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

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

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

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

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

Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society ... 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

Snow Drop Valley Hidden part of Exmoor... Read more

Family Prize Bingo A great BINGO family night out! What's not to like..... Read more

Half Term Trail: The Artist’s Apprentice Follow in the footsteps of Coplestone Warre Bampfylde on our fascinating half term trail... Read more

Book Sale Raising funds for Christian Aid
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Shhh Burlesque Award winning international cabaret artisan.... Read more

Classic 70's Disco Revival ... Read more

The Fureys Recommended for all ages... Read more

Peace Child 2020 Concerts Heathfield Community School celebrates the 30th anniversary of the musical Peace Child.... Read more

Documentary Film and Discussion - Finding Joe ... Read more

Yoga and Art at the Museum Refresh and revitalise body, mind and soul... Read more

Dead Good Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, tours its new production, Dead Good... Read more

Bampfylde Lecture & Supper 2020: Bampfylde’s Somerset This year, the Bampfylde Lecture takes on a special significance ... Read more

Invasion 2020 Taunton Promoting literacy and the visual arts... Read more

Mayor and Chair's Charity Concert - Songs for Springtime Love Musgrove... 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

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

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

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

Aginhills Farmhouse A delightful, West Country farmhouse located in a surprisingly rural setting... Read more

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

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

Park and Ride Perks

SWT is introducing a saver scheme to encourage more people to use the Park and Ride service.

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Visitor Information

Here you will find lots of useful information to help you plan your perfect trip to Taunton whether you are visiting for a day out or short break.

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