Taunton Racecourse, Taunton

Name: Taunton Racecourse
Address: Taunton, United Kingdom

#37 among attractions in Taunton

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Taunton Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Orchard Portman, two miles south of Taunton, Somerset, England. Opened in 1927, Taunton is the youngest National Hunt course in England, and the last racecourse to be opened in Britain until Great Leighs in 2008. ()

Opened: 21 September 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 50°59'24"N, 3°5'6"W

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

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

2.1 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Cricket, Sport
County Ground, Taunton
54 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...
2.1 miN
Hiking trail, Hiking, Vernacular architecture
Somerset Space Walk, Taunton
54 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.
1.9 miN
Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary Magdalene, Taunton
49 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.
1.6 miNW
Park
Vivary Park, Taunton
41 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.
1.7 miNW
Church
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Taunton
44 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.
2.1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton
54 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.
1.5 miW
Church
Church of All Saints, Taunton
38 min walk • The Church of All Saints in Trull, Somerset, England has a tower dating from the 13th century; the rest is 15th-century. The building has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
1.6 miNW
Church
St George's Church, Taunton
42 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.
1.3 miS
Church
Church of St Nicholas, Ringdown SSSI
35 min walk • The Anglican Church of St Nicholas in Corfe, Somerset, England was built in the Norman period and rebuilt in 1842. It is a Grade II* listed building.
1.8 miNW
City hall
County Hall, Taunton
47 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.
1.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St George's Roman Catholic Church, Taunton
43 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.