Hestercombe Gardens
15 June 2024
Forty acres of loveliness including streams, temples, woodland and terraces. The garden features Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian influences.
Places To Visit near Taunton
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Hestercombe Gardens
Forty acres of loveliness including streams, temples, woodland and terraces. The garden features Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian influences.
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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
Dating back to the 12th century, this lovely red sandstone church is set in the picturesque village of Cothelstone.
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Fyne Court
Take a walk in the pleasure grounds of pioneering 19th Century electrician Andrew Crosse, which are now a nature reserve. Or plan your outings in the lovely Quantocks countryside at the visitor centre here.
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Poundisford Park
Formerly a deer park for Taunton Castle, this country house was built in 1546 and is now open to the public.
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Somerset Military Museum
Since the museum re-opened following major refurbishment at the end of September 2011, it hosts a series of displays, complimenting the stories told in the main Museum of Somerset. Uniform, medal and regimental displays, as well as tributes to those who lost their lives serving our country, are all located within the appropriate site of Taunton Castle.
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The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre
An interesting mix of community theatre and music plus well-known comedians.
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The Mill
There were originally two mills in the village, now just one survives and this has been renovated to allow visitors.You will also find on site a blacksmiths's shop, 2 small museums, a gypsy caravan, pretty garden and tea room. Entry is by ticket so check their website for prices and availability as the mill is not open year round.
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The Museum of Somerset
Set in the heart of Taunton, the museum tells the county's story from prehistoric times to present day using real objects, interactive games, eye catching film projections and the words and voices of Somerset people, past and present. An under floor Plesiosaur, the largest collection of Roman coins ever discovered in Britian and a chilling recreation of the infamous Bloody Assizes - you'll find them all here. A great day out for all the family with free entry to the museum.
Places To Visit near Taunton
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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
Dating back to the 12th century, this lovely red sandstone church is set in the picturesque village of Cothelstone.
Fyne Court
Take a walk in the pleasure grounds of pioneering 19th Century electrician Andrew Crosse, which are now a nature reserve. Or plan your outings in the lovely Quantocks countryside at the visitor centre here.
Poundisford Park
Formerly a deer park for Taunton Castle, this country house was built in 1546 and is now open to the public.
Somerset Military Museum
Since the museum re-opened following major refurbishment at the end of September 2011, it hosts a series of displays, complimenting the stories told in the main Museum of Somerset. Uniform, medal and regimental displays, as well as tributes to those who lost their lives serving our country, are all located within the appropriate site of Taunton Castle.
The Art Room Gallery
An international collection of art for the serious buyer.
The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre
An interesting mix of community theatre and music plus well-known comedians.
The Mill
There were originally two mills in the village, now just one survives and this has been renovated to allow visitors.You will also find on site a blacksmiths's shop, 2 small museums, a gypsy caravan, pretty garden and tea room. Entry is by ticket so check their website for prices and availability as the mill is not open year round.
The Museum of Somerset
Set in the heart of Taunton, the museum tells the county's story from prehistoric times to present day using real objects, interactive games, eye catching film projections and the words and voices of Somerset people, past and present. An under floor Plesiosaur, the largest collection of Roman coins ever discovered in Britian and a chilling recreation of the infamous Bloody Assizes - you'll find them all here. A great day out for all the family with free entry to the museum.