Somerset Cricket Museum, Taunton

Name: Somerset Cricket Museum
Address: 7 Priory Avenue, Taunton, United Kingdom

#10 among attractions in Taunton

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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. ()

Established: 1989 (35 years ago)Coordinates: 51°1'8"N, 3°5'56"W

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7 Priory AvenueTaunton United Kingdom

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Somerset Cricket Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: County Ground, Somerset Space Walk, St Mary Magdalene, Vivary Park.

~400 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Cricket, Sport
County Ground, Taunton
2 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...
~860 ftW
Hiking trail, Hiking, Vernacular architecture
Somerset Space Walk, Taunton
5 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.
~1230 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary Magdalene, Taunton
6 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.
0.6 miS
Park
Vivary Park, Taunton
16 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 miS
Church
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Taunton
13 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.
~830 ftW
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.
~250 ftW
Museum
Museum of Somerset, Taunton
2 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.
~670 ftSW
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.
0.7 miSW
Church
St George's Church, Taunton
20 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.
0.5 miSW
City hall
County Hall, Taunton
14 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.
0.4 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St George's Roman Catholic Church, Taunton
11 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 Somerset Cricket Museum?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Somerset, Taunton (2 min walk), Somerset Military Museum, Taunton (2 min walk), Taunton Priory, Taunton (2 min walk), County Ground, Taunton (2 min walk).

How to get to Somerset Cricket Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Somerset Cricket Museum:

Bus

The Parade • Lines: 29 (9 min walk)
Market House • Lines: 29 (9 min walk)

Train

Taunton (9 min walk)