Book : Taunton and
Lyme Regis, Chard and Bridport (OS Landranger Map).
Book : Somerset County
Map.
Photo : Taunton.
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The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal. The Bridgwater & Taunton
Canal is 14½ miles long, with the two towns at each end.
In between it runs through the rolling countryside of the Somersetl
owlands and also along the Tone Valley. A diversity of rare birds
and plants thrive along the route. The towpath, together with
public rights of way complete the route between Bridgwater &
Taunton. Starts in the centre of Taunton.
West Somerset Railway
Plc, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG. Tel:
01643 704996. Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery with
the West Somerset Railway. The train runs from Bishops Lydeard,
near Taunton, beside the Quantock Hills northwards to the coast,
then on to Minehead. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk. Station
at Bishops Lydeard, 4 miles north west of Taunton.
Somerset County Museum, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton
TA1 4AA Call 01823 320200. History of Taunton and Somerset, displayed
in the wonderful setting of Taunton Castle. Toys and dolls, fossils,
fine silver and pottery. Facilities for the disabled and baby
changing area. Location: In the centre of Taunton.
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