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| Taunton | |||||
| Location | South West of England in the county of Somerset | ||||
| Population | 60,000 | ||||
| Travel | The M5 links Taunton to the north and south of England. The A358 provides access to from Taunton to Exmoor and the north coast. London can be reached in less than 3 hours by train and Bristol International Airport, with flights to domestic and European destinations, is less that one hour’s drive away | ||||
| Description | Taunton is at the centre of a historic area as it lies at the centre of a valley with the river making it more accessible. Taunton is still a busy market town with a good range of shops. Bath Place, the Old Market Shopping Centre, Riverside Place and the Courtyard are all popular shopping places. The Taunton Antiques Market with over 130 antique dealers is held every Monday in Silver Street | ||||
| Entertainment and Sports | Taunton is a lively town. The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre is the premiere venue for theatrical and musical events. Taunton has 80 pubs and numerous restaurants. The restaurant at the Castle Hotel is internationally renowned. Taunton also has cinemas and a 10 pin-bowling centre. Taunton racecourse lies to the south of the town. | ||||
| Surrounding Areas | The Quantock Hills, an area of outstanding beauty and the seaside resort of Minehead lie to the north of Taunton. The beautiful wild landscape of Exmoor bounded by a dramatic coastline lies to the west of Taunton. Villages and hamlets nestle in the Blackdown Hills to south of Taunton. | ||||
| Location Map | Taunton | ||||