Guidebook for Taunton & Surrounding Area
Food Scene
We love this place because not only is it a great cafe and coffee shop but it has a farm shop and museum offering tours of the cider manufacturing
62 locals recommend
Sheppy's Cider Farm Shop
We love this place because not only is it a great cafe and coffee shop but it has a farm shop and museum offering tours of the cider manufacturing
Great Pub, open all hours and serving food all day, within easy walking distance
12 locals recommend
The Worlds End
Great Pub, open all hours and serving food all day, within easy walking distance
Lovely cafe for lunch or afternoon tea but also offering a great selection of ready made meals to take away, a great treat for Mum, just reheat in our lovely cottage and enjoy
27 locals recommend
Rumwell Farm Shop and Restaurant
Wellington RoadLovely cafe for lunch or afternoon tea but also offering a great selection of ready made meals to take away, a great treat for Mum, just reheat in our lovely cottage and enjoy
Great Village Pub with good food, a good pint and a good atmosphere and all within walking distance of the Cottage. What more could you ask?...
16 locals recommend
White Horse Inn
Great Village Pub with good food, a good pint and a good atmosphere and all within walking distance of the Cottage. What more could you ask?...
Sightseeing
The gardens are beautiful and always have something of interest no matter what time of the year you visit. And you can finish off your walk around the grounds with some pretty special cake in the cafe. My favourite bit!
87 locals recommend
Hestercombe Gardens
The gardens are beautiful and always have something of interest no matter what time of the year you visit. And you can finish off your walk around the grounds with some pretty special cake in the cafe. My favourite bit!
Blue Anchor
Great Beach. Great for dogs and children.
Stunning Castle set in stunning surroundings. A must for any visit to Somerset.
161 locals recommend
Dunster Castle
Stunning Castle set in stunning surroundings. A must for any visit to Somerset.
Interesting walks around an old Iron Age Hill Fort. Always great for wildlife.
18 locals recommend
Castle Neroche
Interesting walks around an old Iron Age Hill Fort. Always great for wildlife.
A great rainy day can be spent wondering around the castle. You may even spot the ghost of the famous Judge John Jeffreys! The museum houses a wealth of war memorabilia and is the home of the local regiments archives. Move through the age of the dinosaur, bronze and iron age and into the modern with a great coffee shop once you've finished your tour. An item particularly worth a look is a replica of the Alfred Jewel found only a few miles from the museum itself and take a walk through the rooms where the Hanging Judge himself presided. Oh and it's free to look around!
69 locals recommend
The Museum of Somerset
Castle GreenA great rainy day can be spent wondering around the castle. You may even spot the ghost of the famous Judge John Jeffreys! The museum houses a wealth of war memorabilia and is the home of the local regiments archives. Move through the age of the dinosaur, bronze and iron age and into the modern with a great coffee shop once you've finished your tour. An item particularly worth a look is a replica of the Alfred Jewel found only a few miles from the museum itself and take a walk through the rooms where the Hanging Judge himself presided. Oh and it's free to look around!
An interesting working harbour. Take in all the sights, sounds and smells of a small working port. Always something interesting to see.
28 locals recommend
Watchet Harbour Marina
10 The EsplanadeAn interesting working harbour. Take in all the sights, sounds and smells of a small working port. Always something interesting to see.
Having recently undergone a huge restoration project by the National Trust, this location offers some interesting history, some lovely walks and stunning views.
28 locals recommend
Wellington Monument
Having recently undergone a huge restoration project by the National Trust, this location offers some interesting history, some lovely walks and stunning views.
City/town information
Honiton is a lovely market town to take a walk down the high street, stop for a coffee or a pint or two and pick up a few antiques. A relaxing town to spend an afternoon in.
42 locals recommend
Honiton
Honiton is a lovely market town to take a walk down the high street, stop for a coffee or a pint or two and pick up a few antiques. A relaxing town to spend an afternoon in.