Welcome to Taunton Town Centre - Somerset's County Capital

Somerset's County Capital
Heart of the South West of England

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Welcome to Taunton Town Centre!

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. 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.

Getting Started !

Whether you are a resident, visitor, business or just passing through, our website is designed for everyone. You can visit the Site Map to find pages quickly, you can check latest events and activities, browse around using the multitude of links throughout or go direct by using the white main menu buttons. Whatever your interest we welcome you to our website and town; a great place to shop, relax and stay...Welcome!

The Taunton Town Centre Company Ltd team thank you for visiting www.tauntontowncentre.co.uk For more information contact Taunton Tourist Information Centre on +44 (01823) 336344

Look What You Can Get From Taunton's Offerings*

Food Shops (includes sandwich bars and food specialists, ie. butchers, health food shops etc) : 33
Clothing Shops : 50
Department Stores : 13
Record/CD/Video Shops : 6
Electrical & Gas Shops : 12
Arts & Crafts & Antiques : 16
Jewellery Shops : 11

Computer/Phone Shops : 15
Footwear & Sport Shops : 13
Photographic & Giftware shops : 18
Toys/Games/Hobby Shops : 8

And many more totalling over 400 trade & commerce outlets

*Taunton Deane Borough Council Summary Report on Taunton Town Centre in 2003

Let Us Do The Thinking For You:

The beauty of shopping in Taunton is it's range of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, all within easy walking distance of the car parks and bus stops. You can view and print out our ‘Shopping Circuits’ to make your visit and stay even more enjoyable and convenient. We suggest the best shopping routes, where to start and finish, and, if you wish to make a day of it, we even provide a map for easy reference. Why not download a copy of your circuit choice by using the link below.
Click Here For Shopping Circuit

There's something for everyone when it comes to this year events. Our Entertainment page and Visitors’ page have much more but here are just a few tasters:

Celebrate Somerset ( an extravagance of local food, drink arts and crafts )
Live Concerts in the Park (including Proms and Pop)
Flower Show
Summer Tours & Walks
Sunday Band Stand Concerts
Street Markets & Entertainment
Heritage Days
Christmas entertainment
Taunton in Bloom click here
And so much more

Visit our Entertainment Page - Click Here

:: Taunton Highlights

	Taunton's History
	Taunton has over 1000 years of interesting and mixed history and most can be 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.
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	Thinking of the Children
	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.
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	Family Days Out
	Whether resident or visitor why not take advantage of activities and events that Taunton Town Centre has to offer. Indoor and outdoor, the choice is yours and don't forget that some are even FREE. Go on...we know you'll be glad you came!
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	Accessibility through Mobility
	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.
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	Tourist Office Contact Information
	Tourist Information The Library Paul Street Taunton TA1 3XZ Tel: 01823 336344 Fax: 01823 340308
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	Thinking of Going Out Tonight?
	Taunton's night life also utilizes the natural streetscape and provides a pub and club circuit that ensures that you'll always be seen at the right place at the right time. Check out our Entertainment section for more information.
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	Green, Fun and the Lungs of the Town
	Open green spaces are important in every town and you will find that Vivary Park plays an active role within our town centre. Designed in Victorian times this park, with our summer events, history and services, will draw you even closer to the charm of Taunton itself and has over six activities for all ages.
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	Bath Place is Special
	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?
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	Video Slide Show
	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.
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