Taunton Tourist Information
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Taunton -
Sport - Taunton has a horse racing course
just south west on the B3170 approximately 2 miles south of the
town centre and is the youngest Racecourse in Britain and one
of the most beautifully located courses in the country, with
views to the wooded slopes of the Blackdown Hills. Ten Pin Bowling, hollywood bowl Taunton, Heron Gate, Heron Way, Taunton, TA1 2LP.
Tel: 01823 444 144. |
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Taunton
- Shopping -Taunton has a good range of
shops in the centre, and out-of-town shopping complex which also
has cinemas and 10 pin bowling.
Marks & Spencer, The County, East
Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PF, Tel: 01823 288051. British Home Stores Taunton - 40-44 North Street, Somerset, TA1 1LX. Tel: 0845 8410284. |
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Taunton
- Entertainment and attractions - Odeon
Cinema, Heron Gate, Taunton, TA1 2LP. Tel: 0871 224 4007. Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL. Tel; 01823
283244. |
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Taunton
- Other information - The Bridgwater &
Taunton Canal. West Somerset
Railway Plc, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG.
Tel: 01643 704996. Somerset County Museum,
Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AA.Tel; 01823 320200.
The towns skyline is dominated by the tower of the parish
church of St Mary Magdalene. Standing at 163 feet its the
tallest tower in Somerset and has been described by some as the
finest tower in England. |
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