| Taunton Somerset
The historic County Town of Taunton is
situated on the River Tone, in the heart of the West
Country. Famous for its cider, quaint cottages and scenic
views, Taunton is an excellent central point for visiting
the picturesque countryside of the Quantocks and the
Blackdown and Brendon Hills. Whilst the Somerset Levels to
the west are associated with the legend of King Arthur and
are home to numerous species of birds and wildfowl.
Taunton itself dates back as far as Saxon
times and in 1685 it was the site of the bloody Monmouth
Rebellion. Today it enjoys a calmer way of life and is
best known for its annual Taunton Flower Show, held at
Vivary Park every August. Its vibrant and imaginative
floral displays have lead to the event being
affectionately termed ‘The Chelsea of The West’.
The town’s skyline is proudly
dominated by the ornately, decorated tower of the parish
church of, St Mary Magdalene. Standing at 163 feet it’s
the tallest tower in Somerset and has been described by
some as ‘the finest tower in England.’
When visiting Taunton be sure
to buy yourself a copy of the Taunton Advantage Cheque Book
for just £3, from the Tourist Office. This handy booklet
entitles you to fantastic savings at a huge range of local
shops, restaurants and great days out in the area. What’s
more, all the money made from sales of the chequebook goes
towards improving the town centre.
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