Things to do in Taunton, England: The Best Shopping

June 29, 2021 Matilde Konrad

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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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Alpha Frog Vintage and Retro

2. Vintage Picker

Haydon House Farm, Haydon Lane, Taunton TA3 5AB England +44 7787 865729 [email protected] http://www.vintagepickeruk.com
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Vintage Picker

Vintage Picker has a yard selling all things vintage, rustic, salvage, antique and interesting in Taunton. The shop is open every Sunday 12 to 3pm.

3. 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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5.0 based on 13 reviews

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!

4. Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton TA2 8LG England +44 1823 413923 [email protected] http://www.hestercombe.com
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4.5 based on 989 reviews

Hestercombe Gardens

Based near Taunton in Somerset, Hestercombe House and Gardens features a unique combination of 300 years of garden design, a contemporary art gallery and award-winning visitor facilities. We’re a place where visitors can explore, learn and relax. The Gardens include Coplestone Warre Bampfylde's Georgian landscape garden, the Victorian terrace and shrubbery and the beautiful Edwardian garden design by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll. All have undergone restoration and today provide important examples of gardens in contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop. As part of your visit, relax in the warm and welcoming Stables Cafe with a tasty hot or cold lunch, and a range of savoury and sweet afternoon teas. Hestercombe Gallery presents the best in contemporary art exhibitions whilst focusing on the relationship between art and landscape. Hestercombe is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, (closed on Christmas & Boxing Day). Dogs welcome. Booking online essential.

Reviewed By melsie21 - Taunton, United Kingdom

Formal gardens with scented roses, a wonderful walk through woods with a cascade, ducks on the fish ponds, follies and birdsong, a great café for coffee, tea, or lunch - and all just a couple of miles from Taunton - what more could you ask.

5. Tacchi Morris Arts Centre

School Road, Taunton TA2 8PD England +44 1823 414141 http://tacchi-morris.com
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Tacchi Morris Arts Centre

6. World of Bears

20 Lower Middle Street, Taunton TA1 1SF England +44 1823 332050 http://www.worldofbears.com
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

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

7. Prockters Farm Car Boot Sale

Prockters Farm Car Boot Field, Blundells Lane, West Monton, Taunton TA2 8QN England +44 7900 621199 [email protected] http://paulspromotions.uk
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Prockters Farm Car Boot Sale

The Prockters Farm Car Boot Sale on the outskirts of Taunton is hosted by local Events Company Paul's Promotions. The Car Boot Sale is held weather permitting on farm land Every Sunday & On Public Holidays from Early March TIL Early November. The event regularly attracts around 200 traditional car boot sellers & 1000's of bargain hunters, onsite catering, ice creams & toilets.

Reviewed By 310ChrisS310 - Newent, United Kingdom

Always enjoy going to this boot sale, as a lot of good bargains, if you know what you are looking for and don’t mind haggling a bit. We have also bought some very reasonably priced plants and veg. Would recommend but before you bring a dog, check the site policy, as dogs are not allowed, thankfully and it will save you leaving a negative comment cause you couldn’t be bothered to check the policy.

8. Taunton Farmers Market

Taunton High Street, Taunton England +44 7922 135313 http://www.tauntonfarmersmarket.co.uk/
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3.5 based on 16 reviews

Taunton Farmers Market

9. Sophisticated Scratch

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

Unique bespoke cat scratch trees handmade from oak

10. 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

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