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a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset

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About Taunton

There is little doubt that this town is best known for the production of Cider (which is reputed to be Prince Williams' favourite drink)
but this golden beverage should not be the only reason for your visit for there is much to see both in and around this most delightful aenglish towns.

St.Mary's church and the church of St.James' both have perpendicular towers which have been rebuilt and a visit to both churches cannot fail to inspire.

Other noteworthy buildings are Gray's Almshouses said to date from 1635 and the 12th century castle which now houses a museum and is reputed to be one of the places where Judge Jeffreys Bloody Assizes were held following the Battle of Sedgemoor in the year 1685. There are many other building of interest including an ancient priory barn.

Taunton is rightly proud of it's long association with education, a public school was first established in the town in the 13th century.

To-day, Taunton is bustling and thriving. There is a cosmopolitan community which allows for a wide variety of shops with all major high street stores being well represented. There are several well known eating houses in the town and the gentle surrounding countryside provides the visitor with a good selection of quaint inns and modern pubs to choose from

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Taunton

Taunton Castle	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)	Pictures
The Blackdown Hills	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Black Down Hills	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Halsway Manor	(10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Dillington House	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Barrington Court	(11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Quantock Hills	(12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Cricket St Thomas House	(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Forde Abbey	(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Loughwood Meeting House	(16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Ham Hill Country Park	(16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Burnham-on-Sea Lighthouse	(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Montacute House	(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Grand Western Canal Country Park	(17.9 miles, 28.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Taunton

Bridgwater, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NE)
Bridgwater emerged from a village of the Middle Ages to become a prosperous river-port. Later, it became known as the place where Monmouth proclaimed himself King.
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Ilminster, in the county of Somerset (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE)
Charmingly set in the favoured Somerset countryside is the pleasant little town of Ilminster.
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Holford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction N)
Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast.
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Langport, in the county of Somerset (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction E)
This old town cradled at the heart of the Somerset Levels, sits bounded by the soft rolling Somerset countryside.
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Broadhembury, in the county of Devon (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction SW)
Broadhembury is an idyllic village which is an oasis of calm and beauty lying at the edge of the Blackdown Hills.
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Dalwood, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction S)
Charming village in the Devonshire countryside with a wonderful old thatched pub serving excellent food and a fantastic church....
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Martock, in the county of Somerset (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction E)
The interior of Martock's Ham-stone church is perhaps the grandest in all Somerset, the startling effect of the golden stone against the most lavishly decorated of the county's great tie-beam roofs is simply overwhelming.
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Burnham-on-Sea, in the county of Somerset (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction N)
This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.
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Axminster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction S)
Famous for its carpets often likened to Turkish, Axminster was one of the first West Saxon settlements formed along the River Axe in Devon.
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Glastonbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction NE)
This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the...
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Pilsdon, in the county of Dorset (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction SE)
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Winsford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (20.7 miles, 33.4 km, direction W)
One of the prettiest and most unspoilt of villages, steeped in history and mentioned in the Domesday book
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Axmouth, in the county of Devon (20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction S)
This quiet resort of colourwashed cottages sitting at the edge of the River Axe was once an important south Devon port.
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Minehead, in the county of Somerset (20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction NW)
Minehead is a quintessential English seaside resort on the beautiful Somerset coast whose mild climate has been a magnet for...
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Charmouth, in the county of Dorset (21.2 miles, 34.0 km, direction SE)
This pretty resort grew up in a gap of cliffs overlooking picturesque Lyme Bay. In the days prior to the motor car it was a...
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Nearby travel help

Taunton Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
M5 Junction 25	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 26	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SW)
Bridgwater Station	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE)
Exeter Airport	(23.7 miles, 38.2 km, direction SW)
Cardiff International Airport	(28.5 miles, 45.8 km, direction N)
Taunton to London	(133.7 miles, 215.1 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Taunton

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Taunton center
Castle Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
The Corner House Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Brookfield House	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Salisbury House Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.6 km)
Meryan House Hotel	(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction W)
Express By Holiday Inn Taunton	(1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
Holiday Inn Taunton	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction E)
Best Western Rumwell Manor Hotel	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SW)
Cedar Falls Health Spa	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NW)
Farthings Country House Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)
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