Travel and Tourism

Tourism and Transport

Taunton is a great place to visit – for the day, for a short break or longer.  The town boasts a proud history going back over a thousand years and has excellent recreational facilities including the Museum of Somerset, The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre and the Somerset County Cricket Ground.  With a packed diary of events year round, there is always plenty to see and do.

Taunton has some of Britain’s most beautiful landscape on its doorstep, including:

• Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
• Quantock Hills (AONB)
• Exmoor National Park Somerset Levels

and it nestles conveniently between the north and south SW peninsular coastlines.

Taunton TIC

The knowledgeable, friendly team at Taunton Tourist Information Centre are available to help you make the most of your visit.

Taunton TIC will help you with:

• booking accommodation
• providing information and discount vouchers for local attractions
• coach and boat day trips
• theatre bookings, literature and tickets for local events
• public transport, maps, walks and cycling information
• locally made crafts and gifts

Contact the team on 01823 336344, tauntontic@tauntondeane.gov.uk or go to the Visit Somerset website

Transport links

Project Taunton’s plans for the future of the town have an emphasis on excellent transport infrastructure, reduced congestion and sustainable transport alternatives.

Whether you arrive in Taunton on foot, by bicycle, car, bus or train, the town’s amenities are only a stone’s throw away.

Car parking is very reasonably priced and the new Park & Ride services take the stress out searching for a parking space. Only an hour and forty five minutes from London by train and forty minutes from Bristol and Exeter, these Rail and bus timetables will help you plan your visit.

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