Taunton Area
Surrounding Villages
Lifestyle
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Shopping
Taunton has a wide variety of shops for everyday necessities.
The high street has a range of major shops and a covered shopping centre at Crown Walk and Orchard Shopping Centre. For a more unique experience, there is Bath Place which is a charming pedestrianised shopping street with plenty of predominantly independent local shops.
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Eating
Augustus
A charming and informal bistro in a quaint location in the heart of Taunton. With a focus on high quality, locally sourced ingredients.
Woods Bar and Restaurant
With their own farm providing most of the meat, the aim is to provide traditional English food paired with a continental twist.
The Castle
Originally a Norman fortress this hotel has been welcoming travellers since the 12th Century. The brasserie at this hotel serves wonderful, high quality food.
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Drinking
The Red Lion Inn
Award winning 17th Century thatched pub in the heart of Babcary. With both quick food plus a larger menu there is something which caters to everyone.
The Royal Oak Inn
This pub is set in a valley on Exmoor and provides fresh local food with fantastic ales and a global wine list.
Lord Poullet Arms
This traditional yet stylish country inn is set in the heart of Hinton St George.
Travel
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Trains
Taunton to London, Paddington in approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.
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Other transport
Access to M5 at Taunton.