Useful Contacts

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

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A Brief List of Helpful Numbers and Contacts. Just in Case!

To enjoy further the many facilities, services and events in Taunton Town Centre we provide here a list of Information and Local Services.

BANKS & BUILDING SOCIETIES
Abbey National 0845 7654321
Alliance& Leicester (01823) 33763 1
Barclays Bank (01823) 302222
Hal fax 0845 6005510
HSBC Bank (01823) 3020000
Lloyds TSB Bank 0845 3030102
Natwest 0845 6101234
The Royal Bank of Scotland (01823) 257011
Woolwich (01823) 282531

BIKE PARK
Somewhere safe to park your bike all day. Includes locker, changing and shower facilities. Coal Orchard, Taunton. (01823) 365917

BOAT HIRE
Canal trips on the Olive Rose, a traditional narrow boat. Day & evening charters available all year, wet or dry. Contact Captain Dan (01823) 444630/0771 1569589

BUS INFORMATION
First Southern National (01823) 272033 Atmos Ltd (01823) 358299
National Express 08705 808080 or local agents First Southern National (01823) 272033 & Taunton Tourism Information Centre (01823) 336344
Berry's Coaches (01823) 331356
Heritage Bus service. (01823) 4333398 (outside office hours) 07879 482193.

CAR HIRE
Avis 0990 900 500 (24hrs)
Enterprise (01823) 322232
Falcon Self Drive (01823) 324021
Hertz (01823) 253696
Huxtables Garage (01823) 283344

CINEMAS
Odeon, Taunton 08705 050007
The Wellesley Theatre (01823) 666668

DEANE DOCTOR
(Out of hours GP Doctors) All enquires (01823) 353501

FIRE STATION
Taunton (01823) 282281

GOLF
Vivary Park (01823) 289274/333875
Cedar Falls Health Farm (01823) 433233
Oake Manor Golf Club (01823) 461993
Swingrite Golf Centre (01823) 442600
Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club (01823) 421537
Taunton Vale Golf Club (01823) 412220

HORSE DRAWN CARAVANS

Taunton (01823) 332775.
www.horsedrawncaravans.co.uk

HOSPITAL WITH ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY DEPT
Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton (01823) 333444

MOUNTAIN BIKING
FastTracks MTB 01823 433139
www.fast-traksmtb.co.uk

POLICE STATION
Taunton (01823) 337911

POST OFFICE SERVICES
Customer help line 0345 223344

SOMERSET COUNTY CRICKET
The County Ground, Taunton. (01823) 272946

SPORTS FACILITIES
Blackbrook Pavilionon (Sports Centre) (01823) 333435
The Castle Sports Centre (01823) 322934
The Wellsprings Centre, (Sports Centre) (01823) 356548
Wellington Sports Centre (01823) 663010
St James Street Pool (Swimming) (01823) 350100
Taunton Pool (Swimming) (01823) 284108
Taunton Races (01823) 337172

TAXIS
A1 Taxis (Taunton) 24 Hours (01823) 33221 1
Ace Taxis (Taunton) (01823) 330330
Deane Taxis (Taunton) (01823) 323232

THEATRE

Brewhouse Theatre, Coal Orchard (01823) 283244
Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton (01823) 414141

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Taunton:Paul Street (01823) 336344
www.heartofsomerset.com

TRAIN ENQUIRIES

National Rail Enquires 0345 484950 (24 Hrs)
West Somerset Railway (Steam & Diesel) (01643) 707650 (24 hour timetablee) www.West.Somerset-Railway.co.uk

:: Taunton Information

	Farmers Market
	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.
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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. Whatever their age, you can make it a day out that all family members can enjoy.

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Christmas Shopping Hours

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.

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	Taunton's History
	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.
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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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	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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	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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	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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