County Hall, Taunton

Name: County Hall
Address: Taunton, United Kingdom

#15 among attractions in Taunton

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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. ()

Built: 1935 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 51°0'46"N, 3°6'23"W

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Taunton United Kingdom

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County Hall – 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.

0.5 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Cricket, Sport
County Ground, Taunton
13 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...
0.4 miNE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Vernacular architecture
Somerset Space Walk, Taunton
11 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.
~1690 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary Magdalene, Taunton
9 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.
1.3 miW
Church
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Taunton
33 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.
~1430 ftSE
Park
Vivary Park, Taunton
7 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.
~1000 ftE
Church
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Taunton
5 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.
0.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton
11 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Museum of Somerset, Taunton
14 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Somerset Cricket Museum, Taunton
14 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.
0.4 miNE
Church
Church of St. James, Taunton
11 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.
~1310 ftS
Church
St George's Church, Taunton
7 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 County Hall?

Nearby attractions include The Crescent, Taunton (1 min walk), Masonic Hall, Taunton (2 min walk), Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Taunton (5 min walk), St George's Church, Taunton (7 min walk).

How to get to County Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to County Hall:

Bus

Market House • Lines: 29 (6 min walk)
The Parade • Lines: 29 (6 min walk)

Train

Taunton (19 min walk)