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Travelling
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Taunton
Junction 25 on the M5
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Somerset
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Somerset
Guides & Maps
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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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Map of Taunton |
What
To See -
Taunton Tourist Attractions
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County Museum,
in a former castle, local exhibits, shop, etc, Tel: 01823 355455
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SOON ! Avon and Somerset Police Museum,
Police Station Yard, Burton Place, Taunton police artefacts
including uniforms and weapons; archives including crime files |
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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
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Where
To Stay in Taunton
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Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
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West Hatch Taunton TA3 5RS MAP
With a restaurant and bar, this 16th-century inn is amid the Somerset countryside, with magnificent views over the surrounding hills. Each room at the Farmers Inn has a 5-star rating from Visit Britain and offers rare and unique luxury.
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Castle Green Taunton TA1 1NF MAP
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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Blackbrook Business Park Blackbrook Park Avenue Taunton TA1 2RW MAP
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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Rumwell Taunton TA4 1EL MAP
Rumwell Manor is set amidst 5 acres of landscaped gardens with stunning country views, just 2 miles from Taunton. The Hotel is ideally located for both leisure and business guests visiting Taunton and the West Country.
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Staplegrove Road Taunton TA1 1DG MAP
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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Park Street Taunton TA1 4DQ MAP
The Corner House Hotel, in the heart of Taunton, is a new breed of hotel for the 21st century. Fully refurbished in April 2003, we have retained all of the features of this charming Victorian building.
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Taunton Deane Motorway Service Area M5 Southbound, Trull Taunton TA3 7PF MAP
At Taunton Deane food and drink is available at the adjacent and Roadchef / Costa
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Holcombe Rogus near Wellington
Enjoying panoramic views towards the Blackdown Hills, this attractive and very comfortable cottage makes an ideal base for exploring this beautiful area. Adjoining the owners' home, it has its own lawned area within the garden, enjoyed also by the… Sleeps 2 + t/cot
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Royston Water Churchinford near Taunton TA3 7EF
Set in the beautiful Blackdown Hills this delightful and well appointed cottage enjoys a superb location opposite Otterhead Lakes Nature Reserve which offers glorious walks along its nature trail. Just 15 miles away lies the Jurassic Coast with its famous Sleeps 5
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Waterrow Wiveliscombe
Boasting its own indoor heated swimming pool, this spacious family house is a rarity. Furnished and equipped to a high standard, it offers a delightful year round base. Together with an adjacent cottage it nestles in a pretty wooded valley between the… Sleeps 7 + 1 + cot
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Bicknoller Taunton TA4 4EU
Meadowsweet Farm offers charming, award winning self-catering accommodation in thirty acres of meadow and woodland with a herd of English Longhorn Cattle. Bicknoller is a small village nestling under the western side of the Quantocks Hills ... Sleeps 4 /4/9/3
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near to Taunton
Beautiful thatched cottage, Grade II, believed Elizabethan. Immaculate condition, full of character/antiquity, original features. Sensitively restored, tastefully furnished. Retains character, but with all mod-cons of modern ... Sleeps 4
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Around
The Taunton Area
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trip up to the North Somerset coast across the Quantock hills,
and visit the resort of Minehead |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Bridgwater (9.20 miles) Culmstock (10.01 miles) Ilminster (10.32 miles) Chard (11.50 miles) Langport (12.69 miles) Honiton (15.10 miles) Burnham-on-Sea (16.20 miles) Crewkerne (16.22 miles) Cullompton (16.27 miles) Axminster (16.58 miles) Dunster (18.80 miles) |
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