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 Taunton
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| Taunton,
a busy regional shopping town, with a good range of shops in
the centre, and out-of-town shopping complex which also has
cinemas and 10 pin bowling. There is a horse racing course just
south west on the B3170.
In 1497 Perkin Warbeck
seized the town and said he was King Richard IV, the town
was also involved in the Civil War and Monmouth's rebellion.
The town has some
old pubs, and a few old street such as Hammet Street with
its 18th century houses, near the church.
Quite a lot to see
and do around this area, and the M5 gives good access north
and south, the A358 will take up to Exmoor and the north coast.
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What
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Taunton Tourist Attractions
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 Somerset
County Museum,
in a former castle, local exhibits, shop, etc, Tel: 01823 355455
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Military Museum, The Castle, Castle Green, Taunton TA1
4AA Collections from the history of the Somerset Light Infantry
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Cricket Museum,
7 Priory Avenue, in a old priory gatehouse at the county cricket
ground exhibits on cricket with a library, Tel: 01823 275893
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Somerset Railway,
just outside of the town, signposted, one of the longest private
railways, goes to Watchet and Minehead on the North Somerset
coast, steam and diesel, telephone for details 01643 707650
as only operates Apr-Oct
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| Combe
Florey and Bishops Lydeard,
two small villages on the A358, Evelyn Waugh is buried in the
churchyard at Combe Florey, and Bishops Lydeard church is worth
a call in. Further along, Bee World and
Animal Centre can be found at Stogumber, hives, exhibition,
walks and rides, Tel: 01984 656545 |
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Cider & Rural Life Museum Three Bridges, Bradford-on-Tone,
Taunton TA4 1ER, A38 towards Wellington, Cider making, farm
equipment, crafts, video presentation, walks, shop,etc, Tel:01823
461233
Open: Mon-Sat 8.30-6.00, Sun 12-2.00pm (Easter to Christmas) |
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Hestercombe
Gardens, Cheddon
Fitzpaine, north off A3259 , lawns, sunken gardens, restored
from the designs of the Lutyens, around the fire brigade headquarters,
shop, etc, Tel: 01823 413923
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Court,
at Hatch Beauchamp, A358 towards Ilminster, signposted, mansion
house, collection of china and a military museum, all set in
parkland with deer, Hatch
Court is now closed to the public
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| Gaulden
Manor,
at Tolland, B3224 off the A358 north, medieval, manor house,
with gardens,shop, etc, Tel:01984 667213
Open:Jun-Aug, Sun, Thur and Bank Holidays afternoons. |
Cothay Manor & Gardens
Greenham, Nr. Wellington, Somerset, TA21 OJR
Tel: 01823 672283
A timeless, 15th century, medieval manor house in the Somerset
countryside with 12 acres of gardens open to the public
Easter to the end of September on Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun
and Bank Holidays. Public tours of the house on Sundays,
Groups welcome by appointment all year. Events held in the
summer.
Visit the Cothay Manor Website
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Where
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Castle Green Taunton TA1 1NF
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Located in the heart of Taunton, just 2 miles from the M5, this 4-star hotel has been welcoming travellers to the town since the 12th century.
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Staplegrove Road Taunton TA1 1DG
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This early Victorian building offers an outdoor swimming pool and four-poster bed options, a 5-minute walk from the town centre, county cricket ground and the train and bus stations.
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Blackbrook Business Park Blackbrook Park Avenue Taunton TA1 2RW
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A modern, comfortable hotel at the gateway to the West Country. Great value for money for both business and leisure travelers.
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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14 Billetfield Taunton TA1 3NN
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Victorian hotel in unrivalled Town Centre location near Vivary Park. Central to all amenities with own Car Park.
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Bishops Hull Road Bishops Hull Taunton TA1 5EG
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A charming period residence over 300 years old set in it's own grounds.
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16 Wellington Road Taunton TA1 4EQ
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Grade II Listed Georgian House located in town centre close to all local amenities. Free car parking. We are ideally situated just five minutes walk to Taunton Town.
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Huish Champflower near Wiveliscombe Taunton TA4 2EY Tel: 01244 357717
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Manor Farm Cottage is attached to the owners' home in the village of Huish Champflower in Somerset This lovely cottage has two bedrooms, a double room and a twin with en-suite There is also a family bathroom....
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms
. Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 199.00-601.00
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Wiveliscombe near Taunton TA4 2QB Tel: 01244 357717
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Gardener's Cottage is a detached cottage in a rural location on a working countryside and shooting estate near Wiveliscombe. The cottage has a double with en-suite bathroom, another double and two twin rooms....
Sleeps: 8 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £388 - £961 a week.
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Handley Copse Farm, Venn Cross Waterrow, Wiveliscombe near Taunton TA4 2BE Tel: 0844 847 1200
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This stunning newly built lodge enjoys a superb location in wonderful countryside on the fringes of the Exmoor National Park and within a short drive of the graceful market town of Bampton Dulverton Tiverton and the county town of Taunton. The area offers...
Sleeps 4
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Taunton
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trip up to the North Somerset coast across the Quantock hills,
and visit the resort of Minehead |
Towns near Taunton To Visit - straight line distance:
Bridgwater Tourist Information (9.20 miles) Culmstock Tourist Information (10.01 miles) Ilminster Tourist Information (10.32 miles) Chard Tourist Information (11.50 miles) |
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