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 From Taunton you can explore the beautiful county
of Somerset with its stunning coastline, the Quantock and Mendip
Hills, historic towns and villages and unique areas of countryside.
The coastal resorts at Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare
and Clevedon are perfect for family holidays with numerous attractions
and places to stay. There are 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, home to a diverse range of wildlife. Somerset is the
home of Cheddar Cheese, you can still see it being made today
in Cheddar Gorge. The Mendip Hills are the home of the ancient
city of Wells and six miles away lies the mysterious town of
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 The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal. The Bridgwater
& Taunton Canal is 14½ miles long, with the two towns
at each end. In between it runs through the rolling countryside
of the Somersetl owlands and also along the Tone Valley. A diversity
of rare birds and plants thrive along the route. The towpath,
together with public rights of way complete the route between
Bridgwater and Taunton. Starts
in the centre of Taunton. |
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Somerset Railway Plc, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset,
TA24 5BG. Tel: 01643 704996. Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset
scenery with the West Somerset Railway. The train runs from Bishops
Lydeard, near Taunton, beside the Quantock Hills northwards to
the coast, then on to Minehead. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk.
Station at Bishops Lydeard,
4 miles north west of Taunton. |
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Somerset County Museum, Taunton Castle, Castle
Green, Taunton TA1 4AA Call 01823 320200. History of Taunton
and Somerset, displayed in the wonderful setting of Taunton Castle.
Toys and dolls, fossils, fine silver and pottery. Facilities
for the disabled and baby changing area. Location: In the centre of Taunton. |
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