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Glastonbury Tor
Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.
32 km · about 35 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Taunton sits on the route: 10 minutes from Creech Saint Michael, 34km from Jurassic Coast.
Taunton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 64,621, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Taunton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Taunton to your route.
The Castle Hotel at Taunton is a hotel with one restaurant, Brazz, and a number of events spaces, located in the centre of Taunton, Somerset, England. The business is located in a Grade II listed 18th-century reconstruction of the former 12th-century Norman fortress, Taunton Castle.
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Taunton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0149 latitude, -3.1029 longitude.
Taunton has a population of approximately 64,621 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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landmark
Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
UNESCO World Heritage coastline stretching 95 miles from Devon to Dorset, exposing 185 million years of geological history in its dramatic cliffs.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Britain's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, ancient caves containing the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain.
38 km · about 45 min drive
museum
The UK's largest collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, with over 400 vehicles on display.
38 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.
38 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
England's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
39 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Britain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
The original Bike Shed venue in Exeter's historic city centre, blending motorcycle culture with independent food and drink.
44 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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