Welcome To Taunton

A visit to Taunton, the county town, will provide you and your family with a genuine and special Somerset experience. You'll be hard pressed to find a more convenient, safe and welcoming destination anywhere in the South West with such a fantastic mix of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Taunton - Love every minute

Our traditional English market town has an extensive shopping mix that makes a great day out for visitors and residents. Bringing life, business and pleasure to all who encounter its charm and hospitality.

On this site you will find maps, information and search tools to help you plan your visit to Taunton including our comprehensive event guide, retail, food & drink listings and links to other local organisations including the Tourist Information Centre.

Welcome the Olympic Flame to Taunton

The Olympic Torch relay will be coming to Taunton on Monday 21 May 2012. In order to celebrate this special event Taunton Deane Borough Council have organised activities in the town centre. These will take place during the day of 21 May and will mean that there will be some road closures and diversions in the town centre. For more information view the attached document – Essential information for your organisation and take a look at our 'Whats on' page

Forthcoming Events

Heart of Somerset Events May 2012

T'Fest

Taunton & District Civic Society events

Jenny Eclair - ECLAIRIOUS

Welcome to Jenny Eclair's new stand-up show. After thirty years in the business she should vaguely know what she's doing? Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star; Eclair has been round that block that many times she's lost count. You may recognise her from Loose Women where she is happy to be one of 'The Coven'. She is also a Pilates Ninja and a disgrace in her own kitc... read more

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