A guide to Taunton

Did you know?

  • 1.
    Taunton was given its name due to the River Tone – Tone Town.
  • 2.
    Taunton was the first town in the country to be permanently lit by electric street lighting.
  • 3.
    There are more than 400 different varieties of cider apple grown in the area.

Taunton Area

Taunton is the county town of Somerset and was originally established during the Saxon times. Set on the River Tone, the town is surrounded by the Blackdown, Quantock and Brendon Hills. Taunton has a variety of historical buildings which leads to a pretty town centre. The area is accessible by both road and rail, especially useful for people travelling to see Somerset Cricket Club or to enjoy racing at Taunton Racecourse.