Things to do in Taunton

Events for 2015

• Taunton Marathon - 12th April
• Taunton Dragon Boat Festival - 7th June
• Weston Air Festival - 20th & 21st June
• Glastonbury Festival - 24th - 28th June
• RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day - 7th July
• Somerset Steam Fayre and Vintage Vehicle Rally - 1st & 2nd August
• Taunton Flower Show - 7th & 8th August
• Bridgewater Country Fair - 21st - 23rd August
• Watchet Live Music Festival - 28th - 30th August
• Taunton Carnival - 17th October
• Bridgewater Guy Fawkes Carnival - 7th November

Things to do On our doorstep …

• Take a stroll around Vivary Park
• Discover some local history at the Museum of Somerset
• Enjoy a day trip on West Somerset Railway - we can arrange tickets
• Take a trip on the Dunser Castle Express
• Watch some top class cricket at Somerset County Cricket Club – we can arrange tickets
• Watch the gee-gee's at Taunton Racecourse – we can arrange tickets
• Taste some local delicacies such as Sheppy's Cider
• Take a nice walk at Hestercombe Gardens
• Play a round of golf at Oake Manor Golf Courses
• For the more energetic visit the Hollywood Bowl
• Visit Exmoor National Park
• Watch some Rugby at Taunton Rugby Club

Things to do A little further away …

• Take a ride on the West Somerset Railway
• Something cultural within Glastonbury Abbey
• Do some exploring at Cheddar Caves
• The UK's largest exhibition of great cars Haynes International Motor Museum
• The Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset
• Dartmoor National Park
• Watchet Harbour

Useful Links

- Taunton Tourist Information Centre 01823 336344

- Taunton Hotels - www.taunton-hotels.co.uk
- Taunton Taxis - www.tauntontaxis.com 01823 33 55 88
- Taunton Farmers Market - www.tauntonfarmersmarket.co.uk
- Razzle Dazzle Dairy Free Ice Cream - www.razzledazzleices.co.uk
- Granny Gothards Ice Creams - www.grannygothards.co.uk
- Taunton Railway Station - Click here
- Exeter Airport - www.exeter-airport.co.uk
- Somerset County Council - www.somerset.gov.uk
- Musgrove Park Hospital - click here
- Things to do in Somerset - click here
- Taunton Bus Station  - click here
- Taunton town centre - click here