Taunton /ˈtɔːntən/ is the county town of Somerset, England. The built up area of the town had a population of 64,621 in 2011. The town has over 1,000 years of religious and military history, including a monastery dating back to the 10th century and Taunton Castle, which 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 town is undergoing a regeneration project with redevelopment of the town centre. It has various transport links which support its central role in economy and commerce. These have included the Grand Western Canal which reached Taunton in 1839 and arrival of the railway in 1842. Taunton is the site of Musgrove Park Hospital and Somerset County Cricket Club's County Ground and is home to 40 Commando, Royal Marines. Central Taunton is part of the annual West Country Carnival circuit. It hosts the Taunton flower show, which has been held in Vivary Park since 1866. The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is located on Admiralty Way.

This warm abode of Taunton is a delightful place to visit in United Kingdom. The nearest major city to Taunton is Bath. Take a short trip from Taunton and set some time aside to explore the Bath. Dotted with places like Roman Baths Museum, Bath Abbey, The Circus And The Royal Crescent; it will definitely be a good idea. Also, to reach Taunton, you'll have to take a flight to Bath; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. A holiday in Taunton can generally be of 1-2 days.