Places to visit near

Taunton

Taunton is a town in Somerset district, Somerset, United Kingdom of about 64,621 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 63 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Taunton Castle, St James Church and St George's Church.

51.0149° N, 3.1029° WPop. 64,621

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Taunton

5 stops, one loop, back by 11:41 am

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Taunton
  2. St Mary the Vriginchurch · 30 min
  3. St Andrew & St Marychurch · 30 min
  4. St Thomas' Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. St Michael's Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Hestercombe Gardensgarden · 45 min
  7. Back in Taunton
Today’s loopTauntonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Taunton?

Taunton Castle (church, about 1 km), St James Church (church, about 1 km), St George's Church (church, about 1 km), St John the Evangelist Church (church, about 1 km), Vivary Park (park, about 1 km), St Andrew's CofE Church (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Taunton?

120 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks, 5 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Taunton?

Taunton Castle, about 1 km by road; St James Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Taunton?

Castle Neroche, about 12 km by road; Temple of Harmony (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Taunton?

Start in Taunton, visit St Mary the Vrigin, then St Andrew & St Mary, then St Thomas' Church, then St Michael's Church, then Hestercombe Gardens, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.