Things to do in Taunton, England: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

January 12, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Taunton /ˈtɔːntən/ is a large regional town in Somerset, England. The town currently peaks at a population of 69,570 as of 2018. The town itself has over 1,000 years of religious and military history, including a monastery dating back to the 10th century and Taunton Castle, which has origins in the Anglo Saxon period and was later the site of a priory. The Normans then built a stone structured castle, which belonged to the Bishops of Winchester. The current heavily reconstructed buildings are the inner ward, which now houses the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum.
Restaurants in Taunton

1. Alpha Frog Vintage and Retro

3A East Reach, Taunton TA1 3EN England +44 7967 303866 [email protected] http://www.alphafrogvintage.co.uk
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Alpha Frog Vintage and Retro

2. Rocket and Bird

8 The Courtyard St. James Street St James Street, Taunton TA1 1JR England https://www.facebook.com/RocketandBird/
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Rocket and Bird

A unique gift shop offering a selection of original, high quality products created by Somerset Makers and Artists. With the work of 20+ Somerset based Makers under one roof...in Rocket and Bird you will find a large choice of unique gifts and items including handmade chocolate, handbags, homewares, original art, candles, ceramics, greetings cards, prints, jewellery and so much more!

Reviewed By Janey325streatham

Lovely bright little shop full of individually made pieces, all locally made. Great for gift shopping. I got 5 beautiful cards for the price of 4!

3. World of Bears

20 Lower Middle Street, Taunton TA1 1SF England +44 1823 332050 http://www.worldofbears.com
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World of Bears

Reviewed By emilybown - Lincoln, United Kingdom

I don’t understand how there are any bad reviews for this shop at all, I’m dismayed! The bears are not overpriced in the slightest, they are of high quality, and are the price anyone who knows anything about bears can appreciate. I travelled from Lincoln with my boyfriend to visit the shop, and after an 8 hour all around trip and two nights in a hotel, I’d do it allover again 100 times, just to visit the shop again The staff are Lovely, the bears are priced extremely reasonably, with such a variety of brands, there is something for everyone. Even after visiting, I have exchanged incredibly heart warming emails with the owner, Elaine, who is such a nice lady. If theres one word to describe this shop, Its incredible Thank you, World of Bears

4. Sophisticated Scratch

52 West View, Taunton TA3 5DX England +44 7738 515069 [email protected]
Sophisticated Scratch

Unique bespoke cat scratch trees handmade from oak

5. Ginger Fig

1B Bath Place, Taunton TA1 4ER England +44 1823 326798 http://www.gingerfig.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

6. Wilfs Old Workshop

64 Cheddon Road, Taunton TA2 7DW England +44 7881 557558 https://www.facebook.com/Wilfs-Old-Workshop-610717109101381/
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7. Sporting Threads

Unit 5 Heathfield Workshops Manor Farm, Heathfield, Taunton TA4 1DL England +44 1823 433539 http://www.sporting-threads.co.uk

8. Primark

27 30A East Street, Taunton TA1 3LS England +44 1823 331320 http://www.primark.com/

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