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Taunton (/ ˈ t ɔː n t ən /) 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]
- 60,479 (2011 census)
- England
Welcome to Taunton and its surrounding countryside which boasts a range of stunning landscapes, from cattle-grazed meadows of the Somerset Levels to the windswept heights of the Quantock Hills and, further south, the striking Blackdowns with their cloak of ancient woodlands.
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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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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Things to Do in Taunton, England: See Tripadvisor's 63,984 traveller reviews and photos of Taunton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Taunton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Description. As befits a County Town, Taunton is steeped in history and has much to entertain our visitors, from the superb Somerset Museum in the remnants of the castle to the Cricket Ground and Racecourse. A centre for Arts and Culture, it has shops, cafes, restaurants, riverside walks and a weekly Farmers’ Market.
