Taunton community view
Live Community • 1000+ Years of History

Life in
Taunton

Where Somerset's rich heritage meets modern community, creating the perfect backdrop for your professional journey.

NHS Hub
Cricket County
Historic Markets

Taunton at a Glance

64k
Population
1000+
Years History
5min
To Hospital
47
Acres Parks
Distance to London 2h 30m by train
M5 Access Junction 25 - 5 mins

Discover Taunton

Take a visual tour through Somerset's historic county town

Taunton High Street

Taunton High Street

Historic town center with independent shops and weekly markets

Taunton Castle

Taunton Castle

Museum of Somerset

Somerset Cricket Ground

County Ground

Somerset Cricket

Taunton Railway Station

Railway Station

Direct to London

River Tone

River Tone

Riverside walks

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Around Town

Everything you need within walking distance

Food & Drink

Restaurant

Mint & Mustard

Authentic Indian cuisine

Station Road
Popular
Riverside dining

Dellers Wharf

Riverside dining experience

Bridge Street
Scenic
German beer hall

The Bierkeller

German specialties & craft beer

High Street
Craft

Entertainment

Theater

Taunton Brewhouse

Theater, comedy & live music

Coal Orchard
Cultural
VR Gaming

VR Gaming & Escape Rooms

Modern entertainment venues

Town Center
High-Tech
Art gallery

Creative Innovation Centre

Art exhibitions & workshops

Paul Street
Artsy

Transport & Nature

Train station

Taunton Station

Direct trains to London & beyond

Fast
French Weir Park

French Weir Park

Riverside walks & water sports

Peaceful
Hestercombe Gardens

Hestercombe Gardens

World-famous Jekyll gardens

Historic

Year-Round Events

Join the community calendar of celebrations

Somerset Day celebration
May 11th

Somerset Day

Celebrating 1050 years since St Dunstan crowned King Edgar in Bath Abbey. County-wide heritage celebrations.

Flower show
August 1-2

Taunton Flower Show

England's oldest flower show. Garden competitions, local traders, and family entertainment in the heart of Taunton.

Cricket match
April - September

Cricket Season

Follow Somerset County Cricket through county championships and international fixtures at the town center ground.

Farmers market
Every Thursday

Farmers' Market

Weekly market on High Street featuring local produce, artisan foods, and Somerset specialties. Rain or shine!

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Your Somerset Adventure Awaits

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Taunton Home?

From medieval castles to modern entertainment, discover why professionals choose Taunton for their Somerset journey.