Taunton

The County Town of Somerset

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Taunton has a lot to offer

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

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

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

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

Events and Festivals

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

Wellbeing Retreat You’ll leave feeling blissfully refreshed and reconnected with nature!... Read more

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

Taunton Racecourse ... Read more

Giant Book Sale Free entry to the book sale in Hestercombe House.... Read more

Dance Taster Sessions Nurture you dream of becoming a dancer.... Read more

Hestercombe Giant Book Sale Make your New Year’s resolution to read more books… and then visit our Giant Book Sale! ... 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

Country Night Come and enjoy your favourite Country classics for a night packed of fun!
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Pasadena Roof Orchestra Recommended for all ages... Read more

Taunton Deane Bowling Club Open Day Open Day... Read more

Totally Tina Recommended for all ages... Read more

Simply ReRed Recommended for all ages... Read more

The Fureys Recommended for all ages... Read more

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Night Featuring The Fleetwood Mac Songbook... Read more

Holocaust Memorial Day Stand Together. ... 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

Royal Ashton Hotel The Royal Ashton Hotel provides accommodation which is within 5 minutes of Taunton's Railway station... Read more

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

Lyndale B&B Bed and Breakfast in central Taunton which has rooms overlooking beautiful Vivary Park.... Read more

The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa The Mount Somerset Hotel and Spa is a stunning luxury Regency country house hotel.... Read more

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

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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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