Castles · South West England
Taunton Castle
In or near Comeytrowe.
Taunton Castle — a castle in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 0.8 km
About
Taunton Castle is a named castle in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Taunton Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It dates back to the 12th century and has played a significant role in the region's history. The structure features well-preserved elements from its medieval origins. Today, it serves as a focal point for local heritage and is a prominent landmark in Taunton.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0164, -3.1045
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 1LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 0.8 km
- Official site
- swheritage.org.uk
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287084 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Somerset Military Museum
Museums · 0.0 km
Museum of Somerset
Museums · 0.1 km
sword in the stone
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Castle Hotel
Castles · 0.1 km
Tone Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Winchester Arms Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
County Classics Motor Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Gaumont Palace
Theatres · 0.2 km
Burma War Memorial To The North Of The Market House
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
stone cider mill
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
Cosy Club Taunton
Restaurants · 0.2 km
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · South West England
Somerset Military Museum
Somerset Military Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Museum of Somerset
Museum of Somerset — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
sword in the stone
sword in the stone — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Castle Hotel
Castle Hotel — hotel with two restaurants located in the centre of Taunton, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Tone Bridge
Tone Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Winchester Arms Hotel
Winchester Arms Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Taunton Castle
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Blorenge House Hotel
Blorenge House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 6Hotels · South West England
Corner House Hotel
Corner House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Yallands Farmhouse
Yallands Farmhouse — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Meryan House Hotel
Meryan House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cornish Farm Touring Park
Cornish Farm Touring Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Winchester Arms Hotel
Winchester Arms Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Cosy Club Taunton
Cosy Club Taunton — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Cosy Club.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tudor Tavern, Taunton
Tudor Tavern, Taunton in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wheel Tapper Public House
The Wheel Tapper Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7More castles in this region
Flagship📷 10Castles · South West England
Old Wardour Castle
Old Wardour Castle — Grade I listed castle in Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Ballands Castle
Ballands Castle — former castle in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Brownsea Castle
Brownsea Castle — grade II listed Device Fort in Purbeck, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Castle Hill
Castle Hill — castle in Mere, Wiltshire.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taunton Castle?
- Taunton Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 1LN), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is Taunton Castle?
- Taunton Castle — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Taunton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 1LN.
- Is Taunton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Taunton Castle is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Taunton Castle charge admission?
- Taunton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Taunton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 1LN.