Taunton Castle, Taunton

Name: Taunton Castle
Address: Taunton, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in Taunton

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Taunton Castle is a castle built to defend the town of Taunton, Somerset, England. It has origins in the Anglo Saxon period and was later the site of a priory. The Normans then built a stone structured castle, which belonged to the Bishops of Winchester. The current heavily reconstructed buildings are the inner ward, which now houses the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum. The building was designated a grade I listed building in 1952. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1129 (895 years ago)Coordinates: 51°0'55"N, 3°6'50"W

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Taunton Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: County Ground, Somerset Space Walk, St Mary Magdalene, Church of St Peter and St Paul.

0.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Cricket, Sport
County Ground, Taunton
16 min walk • The County Ground, nestled in the enchanting town of Taunton, Somerset, is a quintessential English sports ground that holds a special place in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts. Known for its green and picturesque setting, this venue is home to the Somerset County...
0.5 miNE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Vernacular architecture
Somerset Space Walk, Taunton
14 min walk • The Somerset Space Walk is a sculpture trail model of the Solar System, located in Somerset, England. The model uses the towpath of the 22-kilometre Bridgwater and Taunton Canal to display a model of the Sun and its planets in their proportionally correct sizes and distances apart.
0.6 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary Magdalene, Taunton
15 min walk • The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Church of England parish church in Taunton, Somerset, England, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. It was completed in 1508 and is in the Early Tudor Perpendicular Gothic style. It is designated as a Grade I listed building. It is notable for its very tall tower.
0.9 miW
Church
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Taunton
24 min walk • The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Bishop's Hull, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.6 miSE
Park
Vivary Park, Taunton
17 min walk • Vivary Park is a public open space in Taunton, Somerset, England. The Sherford Stream, a tributary of the River Tone, flows through the 7.5 hectares park, which is located near the centre of the town.
0.5 miSE
Church
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Taunton
14 min walk • Taunton Unitarian Chapel is on Mary Street, Taunton, Somerset, England. It was built in the early 18th century as a Baptist chapel, but later adopted Unitarianism. The exterior was extensively renovated in the 19th century in an Italianate style. The chapel has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton
14 min walk • The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre is the largest theatre and arts centre in Taunton, a town in Somerset, England. The building opened 28 March 1977, on the banks of the River Tone, and offers a 350-seat auditorium and supporting studio and exhibition spaces.
0.7 miNE
Museum
Museum of Somerset, Taunton
17 min walk • The Museum of Somerset is located in the 12th-century great hall of Taunton Castle, in Taunton in the county of Somerset, England.
0.7 miE
Museum
Somerset Cricket Museum, Taunton
18 min walk • Somerset Cricket Museum in Taunton, Somerset, England, is a small museum housing exhibits on the history of cricket with a particular emphasis on the history of Somerset County Cricket Club.
0.6 miE
Church
Church of St. James, Taunton
15 min walk • The Church of St James is a Church of England parish church in Taunton, Somerset, England. It dates from the early 14th century, although an earlier church, associated with Taunton Priory, was located on the same site in the 10th century. The church is dedicated to St. James the Greater. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.5 miSE
Church
St George's Church, Taunton
14 min walk • The Church of St George is an Anglican church in Taunton, Somerset, England, which dates from Saxon times. It is the parish church for Wilton, within the diocese of Bath and Wells, and a Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Taunton Castle?

Nearby attractions include Somerset College of Arts and Technology, Taunton (7 min walk), County Hall, Taunton (10 min walk), The Crescent, Taunton (10 min walk), Masonic Hall, Taunton (11 min walk).

How to get to Taunton Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Taunton Castle:

Bus

The Parade • Lines: 29 (13 min walk)
Market House • Lines: 29 (13 min walk)

Train

Taunton (19 min walk)