St Mary Magdalene, Taunton

Name: St Mary Magdalene
Address: Church Square, Taunton, United Kingdom

#4 among attractions in Taunton

Top attraction, Church, Gothic architecture

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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. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1508 (516 years ago)Coordinates: 51°0'57"N, 3°6'3"W

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St Mary Magdalene – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: County Ground, Somerset Space Walk, Vivary Park, Taunton Unitarian Chapel.

~1170 ftN
Arenas and stadiums, Cricket, Sport
County Ground, Taunton
6 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...
~1040 ftNW
Hiking trail, Hiking, Vernacular architecture
Somerset Space Walk, Taunton
6 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.
0.4 miS
Park
Vivary Park, Taunton
10 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.
~1320 ftS
Church
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Taunton
7 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.
~1030 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton
5 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.
~1250 ftN
Museum
Museum of Somerset, Taunton
7 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.
~1230 ftN
Museum
Somerset Cricket Museum, Taunton
6 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.
~730 ftN
Church
Church of St. James, Taunton
4 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 miSW
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.
~1690 ftSW
City hall
County Hall, Taunton
9 min walk • County Hall is a municipal building in The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, England. The structure, which is the offices and meeting place of Somerset County Council, is a Grade II Listed building.
~1200 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St George's Roman Catholic Church, Taunton
6 min walk • The Church of St George is a Roman Catholic church in Taunton, Somerset, which dates from the mid-19th century. It was the second Catholic church to be built in Taunton after the Reformation, replacing the much smaller St George's Chapel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary Magdalene?

Nearby attractions include Hammet Street, Taunton (2 min walk), Church of St. James, Taunton (4 min walk), The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton (5 min walk), Taunton Priory, Taunton (6 min walk).

How to get to St Mary Magdalene by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary Magdalene:

Bus

The Parade • Lines: 29 (3 min walk)
Market House • Lines: 29 (3 min walk)

Train

Taunton (14 min walk)