Where is Taunton Castle?

Taunton Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 5AW), in the parish of Taunton.

How do I get to Taunton Castle?

The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 5AW.

Is Taunton Castle a listed building?

Taunton Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

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 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 5AW.

Castles · South West England

Taunton Castle

In or near Comeytrowe.

Norman & medieval♿ Wheelchair: limited

Taunton Castle — fortified castle in Somerset, England, UK.

Taunton Castle, castles in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Taunton · 1.2 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Taunton Castle, the nearest railway station is Taunton, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA1 5AW. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Taunton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1129. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "fortified castle in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0153°, -3.1138°.

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Heritage listing

Taunton Castle is a castle built to defend the town of Taunton, Somerset, England. It 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. The building was designated a grade I listed building in 1952.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Architecture

Taunton was a typical Norman keep of the first half of the twelfth century, 50 ft long by 40 ft wide, By 1780, many parts of the castle had fallen into a bad condition and were repaired in a Georgian style by Sir Benjamin Hammet, a banker of Lombard Street, London, and the Member of Parliament for Taunton. In 1786 he purchased the grant as bailiff and keeper of Taunton Castle in the names of his sons and his nephew. He put on a new roof, inserted many windows and recast many other details all round the castle. During the 18th and 19th centuries the Great Hall was used for public meetings. In 1908–9 the Adam Library was created to house the society's growing collection of books.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.0153, -3.1138
District: Somerset
Parish: Taunton
Postcode: TA1 5AW
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
Established: 1129
Nearest railway station: Taunton — 1.2 km
Official site: swheritage.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7688781 (CC0)
wikipedia: Taunton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Taunton Castle.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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The Castle School

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Theatres · South West England

Odeon Taunton

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Historic churches · South West England

Taunton and Somerset Islamic Centre

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Cemeteries · South West England

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Where to eat & stay near Taunton Castle

Places to stay

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Hotels · South West England

Corner House Hotel

Corner House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

↗ corner-house.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

Blorenge House Hotel

Blorenge House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

↗ blorengehouse.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

Meryan House Hotel

Meryan House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

↗ meryanhousehotel.co.uk

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B&Bs · South West England

Yallands Farmhouse

Yallands Farmhouse — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

↗ yallands.co.uk

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Campsites · South West England

Cornish Farm Touring Park

Cornish Farm Touring Park — a campsite in england south west.

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Caravan parks · South West England

Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Free↗ tanpitsfarmcampsite.co.uk

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Historic pubs · South West England

Winchester Arms Hotel

Winchester Arms Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

↗ winchester-arms.hotels-in-somerset.com

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Restaurants · South West England

Cosy Club Taunton

Cosy Club Taunton — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Cosy Club.

Free↗ cosyclub.co.uk

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Restaurants · South West England

BOS Cafe

BOS Cafe — a restaurant in england south west.

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Historic pubs · South West England

New Inn

New Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

Tudor Tavern, Taunton

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Taunton Castle?: Taunton Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 5AW), in the parish of Taunton.
What is Taunton Castle?: Taunton Castle — fortified castle in Somerset, England, UK.
How do I get to Taunton Castle?: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 5AW.
When was Taunton Castle built?: Built or established in 1129.
Is Taunton Castle a listed building?: Taunton Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
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 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 5AW.

Plan your visit

Getting there & planning your visit

About

Photo gallery

Heritage listing

Protected designations

From the Wikipedia article

Background

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Where to eat & stay near Taunton Castle

Places to stay

Places to eat & drink

Other castles from this era

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