Taunton is a vibrant town with a great range of shops,
cafe’s and restaurants. We have many exciting events and
activities organised throughout the year.
Shopmobility is for people who have either permanent or
temporary limited mobility. It allows them greater independence
to move around the towns shopping areas by providing powered and
unpowered wheelchairs and scooters.
On Thursday each week you have the rare delight of sampling and
buying locally produced fresh food direct from the surrounding
farms. Visiting the Farmers Market held in Taunton High Street
is essential for all those who value fresh quality foodstuffs
with local distinctiveness.
Take a brief look at what is on offer for children. From fun
houses to interesting places to visit, sport venue's and even
events on offer throughout the school holidays. Whatever their
age, you can make it a day out that all family members can
enjoy.
Enjoy a typical English winters evening with our special
Christmas Shopping nights.
With street entertainment, roasted chestnuts and much, much
more. Bring the family, bring your mates because this year is
really going to fill you with Christmas Spirit.
Taunton has over 1000 years of interesting and mixed history
and most can be seen viewed or visited throughout the Town
Centre. But before you visit why not take a look at our
brief history of Taunton covering the most poignant times in
Taunton's past.
One of the most quaint areas for specialist art and crafts,
food and hobbies, is Bath Place. Situated just off the High
Street this well loved part of town will make any resident
or visitor return again and again. Find out why?
Take a look at what 'A Day Out Shopping In Taunton Town Centre'
is like by watching our video slide show and discover the charm
and beauty of Somerset's county town in the heart of the South
West.