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Taunton
Somerset’s capital, Taunton is located in the heart of the West Country at the terminus of the beautiful Bridgwater & Taunton Canal.
Taunton residents have many opportunities to walk the towpath of this scenic waterway en route to the town centre and the station. Get on your bike and follow the towpath east to explore Somerset villages and tranquil countryside – you could even commute to Bridgwater on this environmentally friendly, traffic-free route.
Taunton is home to numerous markets which see the locals flocking each week to purchase locally-produced goodies. After a full week at work, why not take a walk along the River Tone and head up to the market to choose some delicious ingredients for a weekend meal?
If cooking isn’t your thing, when you’re next in the town centre on a Monday morning, wander over to Silver Street for the weekly Antiques Market. Enjoy a quiet stroll along the canal, followed by a browse around the treasures the market has to offer.
