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Taunton is...

  • the county town of Somerset
  • located in the heart of the West Country
  • just off Junction 25 on the M5
  • within walking distance of beautiful countryside and easy range of the north and south coasts of the South-West peninsula
  • well-connected to the rest of the country by road and rail
  • easy to find and hard to leave!

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There's more to Taunton, which remains a traditional Somerset town Taunton is the hub for the county's shopping and commercial sectors The imposing castle points to historic Taunton and Somerset's architectural glories

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Taunton in detail

  • Ideal for commuters, both locally and nationally and brimming with opportunities whether you are trying to get on the ladder, you've reached the top of it or you're looking for a rural retreat to complement your city crash pad
  • The fast-growing county town of Somerset offers a diverse range of properties, from one bedroom starter homes to grand stone mansions
  • Major new housing developments are planned at Norton Fitzwarren, to the west, and Monkton Heathfield, to the east of Taunton
  • As elsewhere, you'll pay a premium for unusual and rare property, homes with a view and anything off the beaten track
  • You'll also be able to find the traditional mixed with modern
  • Several brownfield locations have recently been redeveloped for housing
  • A development at Somerset County Cricket Club's County Ground includes flats with views of the pitch
  • View house prices in Taunton
  • Top marks... Taunton has a number of top performing state and independent schools
  • The main secondary schools are: Ladymead Community School, Bishop Fox's Community School, The Castle School, Heathfield Community School, The St Augustine of Canterbury School
  • Moving on? Further education institutions are Richard Huish College and Somerset College, formerly Somerset College of Arts and Technology
  • Taunton has three main independent schools: Taunton School; King's College; Queen's College
  • A number of degree level courses are run by Somerset College but Taunton - and Somerset - does not have its own university... yet
  • Check out the latest performance information for schools in Taunton
  • On the move, then get the latest live traffic and travel information in Taunton
  • Get around ... Taunton is well-connected to the rest of the country by road and rail
  • It is served by the M5 motorway and is within three hours of London and about two hours of Birmingham. It is 45-60 minutes away from Bristol and Exeter by road
  • The town is home to Somerset's principal railway station, which is connected to London (under two hours), Birmingham (two hours) and Penzance (3.5 hours). The main rail operator is First Great Western
  • Stop and consider this ... most local bus services are operated by First Group and Cooks Coaches
  • Flying tonight? The nearest airports are Bristol International Airport and Exeter Airport, both about 40 minutes from Taunton
  • Car parks are owned and run by Taunton Deane Borough Council
  • Major new transport schemes are due to be completed including two relief roads
  • Fed up with hunting for a parking space and then paying the earth? Taunton is served by a park and ride at Silk Mills to the west of the town
  • A park and ride to the east of Taunton, near Cambria Farm, has also been approved
  • The A358 between Taunton and Ilminster is due to be turned into a dual carriageway as part of a plan to improve road links in the region
  • Diverse performance venues in and around Taunton include The Brewhouse theatre; the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, Monkton Heathfield; Rockers Live and The Westgate
  • Tourist attractions include the Museum of Somerset at Taunton Castle, the West Somerset Railway, at Bishops Lydeard; Fyne Court, at Broomfield
  • Visitors can also find out about the town's past by completing the self-guided, circular Taunton Heritage Trail
  • Nearby natural attractions include Exmoor National Park, the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon Hills and the Somerset Levels.
  • Centrally located, Taunton is within about 45 minutes of the North Somerset, West Somerset and South Devon/Dorset coasts
  • The annual carnival takes place in the autumn with thousands of people flocking to the dazzling illuminated parade.
  • Vivary Park is home to the annual Taunton Flower Show, known as 'The Chelsea of the West'
  • The traditional pub game of skittles has thousands of players while darts is also popular with a number of local leagues
  • Talk of the town: The town centre has a wide choice of pubs and bars together with nightspots including Dellers Wharf and Shout
  • Taunton has a Tourist Information Centre, based at The Library, in Paul Street
  • A cultural quarter is planned as part of the Project Taunton scheme. This will transform the riverside area through the centre of the town
  • Shopping in Taunton offers a wide choice, with something for the fashion-conscious to the faddy foodie
  • Go shop! The town centre has in the region of 400 trade and commercial outlets and is compact making all shops easily accessible
  • It also boasts the Old Market Centre, which is covered
  • Overall, you'll find it with a good mix of high street brands and smaller independents
  • Taunton also has a farmers' market on Thursdays in the High Street
  • Historic Bath Place and St James Street/Riverside Place are host to a range of superb independent shops
  • It's up and coming... the Project Taunton scheme aims to improve the town centre environment, with new facilities based around the River Tone
  • Shoppers can relax in Vivary Park and Goodland Gardens near the town centre.
  • The West Somerset Railway, between Taunton and Minehead, is the longest preserved steam railway in the country
  • In 1881, Taunton became the first town in the country to be permanently illuminated by electric street lighting
  • Celebrity chef Phil Vickery was head chef at The Castle Hotel in the town centre
  • The Bloody Assizes, a series of trials in the aftermath of the Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685, took place in Taunton, led by Judge Jeffreys
  • Taunton is home to the UK Hydrographic Office, the world's premier maker of sea charts and owner of The Admiralty brand
  • Legendary cricketers Sir Ian Botham and Sir Vivian Richards both played for Somerset County Cricket Club, based at the County Ground
  • Sir Elton John performed at the same ground in the summer of 2006
  • Ian Botham played cricket for Somerset
  • Somerset County Cricket Club, the Cidermen, Liverpool Victoria County Championship Division 1, Twenty20, Pro 40, County Ground, Taunton, TA1 1JT
  • Taunton Town FC, the Peacocks, British Gas Business Football League, Division One South & West, Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, TA1 2HG
  • Taunton has two main leisure centres - Blackbrook Pavilion and Wellsprings Leisure Centre, both run by Tone Leisure.
  • Taunton Tigers basketball team, English National League Division 1. Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7QP
  • Taunton Racecourse is about a mile outside Taunton, at Orchard Portman, Shoreditch, Taunton, TA3 7BL