Taunton
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
County town of Somerset, England
Taunton is the county town of Somerset, England. It is a market town and has a minster church. Its thousand-year history includes a 10th-century monastic foundation, owned by the Bishops of Winchester, which was rebuilt as Taunton Castle by the Normans in the 12th century. Parts of the inner ward house were turned into the Museum of Somerset and Somerset Military Museum. For the Second Cornish uprising of 1497, Perkin Warbeck brought an army of 6,000; most surrendered to Henry VII on 4 October 1497. On 20 June 1685, the Duke of Monmouth crowned himself King of England in Taunton in the failed Monmouth Rebellion. Judge Jeffreys led the Bloody Assizes in the Castle's Great Hall.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 60,479
- Coordinates
- 51.015, -3.103
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Taunton
Taunton is the kind of medium-sized town you find in England, United Kingdom. Its resident count stands at approximately 60,479. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Taunton
Nature in Taunton
(2)On the nature side, Taunton offers National Parks and Wildlife. Everything listed here comes from what Taunton is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Taunton
(1)Culture in Taunton covers Art Galleries. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Taunton's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Taunton
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Taunton stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Taunton, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Taunton that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taunton known for?
- Taunton, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for nature and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 60,479 residents.
- What can you do in Taunton?
- Recorded activities in Taunton include National Parks, Wildlife and Art Galleries. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Taunton?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Taunton stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Taunton located?
- Taunton is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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