Taunton

Taunton's Next Big Event

Taunton Concert Band playing a selection of Christmas Carols for every ones enjoyment.

Real Ice Skating

#TauntonOnIce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brendon Books Autumn Talks & Taunton Literary Festival 2019 ... 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 Art and Craft A beautiful collection of Christmas Art and Crafts. ... Read more

Santa Claus is coming to Taunton Find out where to see Santa this year...... Read more

The Christmas Art Sale Over 20 local artists exhibiting.... Read more

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

Christmas at The Museum of Somerset Hosting performances and talks that explore local festive traditions... Read more

Christmas Craft Market Get your winter warmers on and be met with the hustle and bustle of our festive market.... Read more

Aladdin THE PANTOMIME WHERE WISHES COME TRUE...!... Read more

International Christmas Choral Festival ... 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 Railway Children Recommended for ages 5+... Read more

Chritmas tales with Grandad Join us this Christmas for a feast of festive stories with Granddad.... 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.

Christmas Craft Market Get your winter warmers on and be met with the hustle and bustle of our festive market.... Read more

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

Carols around the Bandstand Join the Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir and The New Horizon Singers around the Bandstand... 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

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

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

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

Holiday Inn Express Taunton Holiday Inn Express Taunton is a modern hotel... Read more

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

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

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...