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   Taunton ( / ˈtɔːntən /) is the county town of Somerset, England. It is a market town and has a minster church. Its population in 2011 was 64,621. [2] . 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.

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3. www.visitsomerset.co.uk › tauntonVisit Taunton | Your Guide to Accommodation, Attractions ...

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   Taunton is a bustling, forward-looking town with excellent amenities, a good selection of independent and high street shops, distinctive restaurants, cafes and attractions, and a wealth of history, all whilst being surrounded by picturesque countryside.

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   Sep 6, 2020 · Things to Do in Taunton, England: See Tripadvisor's 64,210 traveller reviews and photos of Taunton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Taunton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

   • The top attractions to visit in Taunton are: Vivary Park The Museum of Somerset Coates English Willow Visitor Centre The Cooper Associates County G...
   • The best outdoor activities in Taunton according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Space Adventurers Indoor Play Vivary Park Hestercombe Gardens Somer...
   • The most popular things to do in Taunton with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Stoke Wood AlpacasSpace Adventurers Indoor PlayThe M...

5. www.visitsomerset.co.uk › taunton › things-to-doThings to do in Taunton | Attractions, Things to Do ...

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   Attractions. Parks and Gardens. Shopping. Activities. The are range of activities for all the family to enjoy. Whether your interest lies in the great outdoors, exploring or simply relaxing, Taunton offers them all. Discover activities. Quantock Pony. West Somerset Railway. Attractions. Taunton is just waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

6. www.britainexpress.com › somerset › azTaunton, Somerset | History, Beautiful Photos, & Visiting ...

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   Britain Express photographer David Ross explores the historic Somerset town of Taunton, with a town history, beautiful photos, what to see, and accommodation guide.

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7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g190730THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Taunton (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Taunton, England: See Tripadvisor's 64,175 traveler reviews and photos of Taunton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Taunton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

8. www.britannica.com › place › Taunton-EnglandTaunton | Somerset, River Tone & Medieval Town | Britannica

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   May 19, 2024 · Taunton, town, Taunton Deane borough (district), administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. It lies on the River Tone and is the administrative centre for the borough. An Anglo-Saxon king founded it about 710.

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   What county is Taunton in?

   • Taunton ( / ˈtɔːntən /) is the county town of Somerset, England. It is a market town and has a minster church. Its population in 2011 was 64,621.

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   Why is Taunton a borough?

   • Taunton, town, Taunton Deane borough (district), administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. It lies on the River Tone and is the administrative centre for the borough. An Anglo-Saxon king founded it about 710. Its castle was besieged during the English Civil Wars and subsequently dismantled.

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   How did Taunton get its name?

   • Sir Benjamin Hammet restored the medieval castle and the Taunton Museum opened in the castle in 1778 (in 1958 it was renamed the Somerset County Museum). The arrival of the railway in 1842 enhanced Taunton's position as a busy market town. Taunton was named as the county town of Somerset in 1935 over Weston-super-Mare.

   Taunton, Somerset | History, Beautiful Photos, & Visiting Information

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   What is Taunton known for?

   • It is a market town and has a minster church. Its population in 2011 was 64,621. Its thousand-year history includes a 10th-century monastic foundation, Taunton Castle, which later became a priory. [clarification needed] The Normans built a castle owned by the Bishops of Winchester.

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