TAUNTON Somerset | Walk through Taunton Town Centre, Somerset England

TAUNTON Somerset | 4K Walk through Taunton Town Centre from Vivary Park to Somerset County Cricket Ground. Another happy walking tour through historic Taunton England.
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The route this time takes us through Taunton in Somerset, and startsin the beautiful Vivary Park, all the high street shops of the Town Centre, and a wander down the independent quarter to Taunton Cricket Ground, home of Somerset Cricket Club.
It's a sunny day here in Taunton UK. So we grabbed our cameras, set off to Taunton and started filming to show you round this amazing town!
Taunton is a fairly affluent town in a great location. Once voted as one of the happiest towns in the UK, Taunton offers a great quality of life, plenty of things to do and a wide range of housing options.
Taunton (/ˈtɔːntən/) is a town in Somerset, England, with a 2011 population of 69,570. Its 1,000 years of history include a 10th-century monastery. Taunton Castle originated in the Anglo Saxon period and was later the site of a priory.
Taunton is the third biggest town in the county of Somerset, with a population of around 60,000 at time of filming this video.
Taunton Visitor Centre is the place to go to make the most of your time in Taunton Deane. The county town has plenty to offer from individual boutiques to historic architecture, modern dining to unspoilt views across the Blackdown Hills and the Quantock Hills (both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Taunton offers a wide mix of activities, attractions and events
Linking the end of the pedestrianised High Street with the lower slopes of the Blackdown Hills is the award-winning Vivary Park, a member of the European Garden Heritage Network and laid out on the site of the vivarium fish lake which, in mediaeval times supplied the castle and the priory.
Vivary Park is an important part of Taunton’s history. The Taunton Flower Show has occupied the park for the first weekend in August since at least 1851. Previously a medieval vivarium for the priory and castle, the park was officially laid out in 1895 as a public space for recreation and organised events. The iconic front gates and bandstand still stand today. In 1902, an Oak tree was planted close to the bandstand to mark the coronation of Edward VII and the fountain was unveiled in 1907 as a memorial to the late Queen Victoria.
Today its 7.5 hectares are home to tennis courts, a large children’s play area, pay-and-play golf course, a tree trail and the Vivary Adventure and High Ropes Centre.
In addition to all the usual High Street names Taunton is home to a large number of independent shops, many of them long-established. You’ll find some grouped along the historic Bath Place and in the St James Street Riverside area.
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[@pusheensmith9562]

I am living in the U.S. and am 53 yrs old. I had a pen pal here, in Taunton, Somerset back in the 80's! I wish I could find her now! We wrote for about 6-7 years, and shared favorite music, bands, foods, cultural events, etc with each other over the years! It would take a couple of weeks to get our letters, postmarked, to each other overseas. I even asked her to send me candy bar wrappers and magazine and news clippings from here! It was so exciting and I always enjoyed learning about this area and the U.K. all over! WAY before the internet and so much modernized progress!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Wonder if she’s on Facebook?

[@gilesnewman9845]

Taunton is the town where I was born. A lot of my youth was spent in Taunton and I have enjoyed some of my best times in this town. It is one of the places that I feel most at home and some of my favourite friends still live there. I love Taunton.

[@kathrynbaldwin1953]

Love this! I live in the USA, but my gg grandfather was born in Taunton in the 1840s. After his father died, his mother sent him and his brothers to live with their sister in Ohio, USA when he was only 10. His final residence was Pittsburg, Kansas, USA, which is 35 miles from where I was born and still live. My gg grandfather never returned to England, and never saw his mother again. I can only assume his parents are buried somewhere in Taunton. I hope to find out someday. History is precious! Anyway, thank you for the tour. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you! I"ll be doing another Taunton one very soon too

[@Dee-yj4vi]

Stayed in Taunton for 6 months in 2018 for my volunteer work. DEFINITELY HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART ❤ I always come back to this video whenever I miss this place 💕

[@scottpardee6303]

Yes! Some 35 years ago, my son and I visited Taunton, from which my ancestor emigrated to New Haven, Connecticut, in 1644. He had been wounded in the civil war, and soon after he left, Taunton came under siege by the Royalists. His father was Curate of the St. Mary Magdalene Church. A lovely town now, but a tough history. Thank you for screening.

[@paulwatts5019]

I was born and raised in Taunton until the age of 14. How it has changed (not all for the better) over the past 40 odd years! Enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Paul - more in-depth Taunton ones coming soon too

[@Poisonator]

@@JackHicks08 What kind of herb have you been smoking huh?

[@amandasparkes2726]

Thank you for this beautiful walk down memory lane, I grew up in Taunton, it has changed a lot, used to go to school swimming lessons on James Street, now apartments it seems, I lhave lived in Western Australia for 25 years niw,, Iused to work for Gribble Booth and Taylor, then Wilkie May and Tuckwood,, have a new home, but Taunton is where I am from and my family is still there. Thanks heaps made my night ❤❤

[@jodiecurtis7475]

As a person from Taunton there’s nothing better than this

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you

[@connorkemp1355]

It's nice seeing my home town getting some love 👍

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Definitely! Will be back soon to do a more in-depth look!

[@connorkemp1355]

@@GimbalWalkTV good lad

[@ColinGames974]

I enjoyed this video even though I live in Taunton myself lol and my home town is Swaffham in Norfolk, there is so much history in that town it’s unbelievable

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you! I'll definitely be filming Swaffham!

[@paulinefearnley9379]

Loving the tunes as usual 👍

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you 🙏

[@gusington13]

Loved this video...your soundtrack uplifts...I've "Shazamed" a few...lol! I even sing them while watching now...a wee dance follows!!! Course I've had two beers as well...:) Thanks!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah great stuff - I love it when people shazam the music! Have a good one!

[@chintradewibajat5021]

I was a missionary in Taunton 3 years ago! Thankful that you uploaded this since I really miss this place!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah lovely! You must have loved Taunton - such a relaxed place to me

[@emiryavuz5235]

I see that so many things has changed in 10 years. I have stayed there for 3 weeks and it was my first experience on abroad so Taunton is very special for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

You’re welcome - lots of change like you say!

[@jeffthomas3707]

I mean it looks idilic but you can't judge a book by its cover. Taunton is a nice place, I've been living here now for close to 15 years, but like every town I guess, it has its problems. Many shops have been hit by the pandemic, and Taunton suffers from a good deal of homelessness. Most of the homeless are not from Taunton, but seem to gravitate to it due to there being a homeless hostel in the town. There are some areas of the town that might not have made for a good video. All that said, it's a fairly peaceful, laid back town with generally nice people.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Very true Jeff you make some very fair points

[@stunpeenmann]

Great video love visiting Taunton used to visit the town loads before COVID-19. Vivary park is one of the most beautiful places in the south west of England. Love the video keep up the good stuff.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you! Agree with everything you say! Lovely place!

[@ciaranperry4677]

In the south west? you obviously haven't explored far, its not even in the top ten.

[@catchMAYifyoucan]

Castle Hotel in Taunton would be lovely to see virtually. 🧡

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Oh yes. I’ve stayed there before and it’s lovely Will try and make that happen

[@nataliesmith303]

This place reminded me of Bridlington. You get some nice ciders from Taunton. Hope u found your pint. Keep on walking 😀

[@GimbalWalkTV]

The best cider ever!

[@paulinefearnley9379]

What a lovely park

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It's peaceful and quiet!

[@johnstewart7022]

Greetings from Taunton, Massachusetts, USA. I enjoyed your town walk, and would love to host one here, when you have the chance. May I visit your city soon? I would really enjoy it. Carry on, folks!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Welcome John! Didn't know there was a Taunton in America!

[@jeffreywilliams8499]

Cool place 😁

[@DS-qg9ck]

Very cool town..my uncle and cousins live there..

[@paulpatterson3673]

Lived In Taunton In 79/80 In y.w.c.a loved the place.

[@grahammawer7822]

Love to see more coastal towns or resorts in and around Devon and Cornwall.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Oh we've got lots of those on the way Graham - stay tuned - I'm editing them as we speak!

[@grahammawer7822]

@@GimbalWalkTV Thanks. Looking forward to them already.

[@junelaw4162]

A very interesting video I prefer towns to be pedestrianised no stress of cars or zebra crossings you had a lovely day for it ☀️

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Agreed June!!

[@cmtwei9605]

I went to school in Taunton but haven't been back in 40 years. I remember Debenhams and the bridge, also St Mary's where we used to go for Christmas service. There was a rather posh County Hotel and W H Smith near Debenhams I think. We were only allowed into town one afternoon a week and the furthest I ventured is probably the end of North Street. There used to be a County Bookshop somewhere near there. Pity I never knew about Vivary Park, the Cricket Club or the other places people mentioned. It's sad to read about the problems it has now.

[@roboliver1983]

I am moving to Taunton soon so this was a great intro!! How about a walk through beautiful Bath.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWXUh5WFq81lba8

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

interesting video

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you Mandy!

[@jeffreywilliams8499]

This is where actress Juno Temple (Wild Child 2008 movie) grew up here 😊

[@jonp2968]

My family smithed, hammered and welded the entrance gate to Vivary.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Amazing! Those old skills are sadly lackig these days!

[@suepoole2638]

Just watched. We always spend a couple of overnights here whenever we go down to Devon. Please do Exmouth and Exeter down by the river, there are swans! Thanks

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Good suggestion! Will start planning now! Thank you - sounds like an adventure is waiting to be had

[@jonp2968]

There's swans in Taunton and in Dawlish lies the famous black swan!

[@Xclusiv70]

Hi, great video, however you missed some of the most historic and beautiful areas in the centre. If you do another walk, be sure to walk through bath place, visit the cider press, which is flanked by beautiful buildings, the municipal buildings and the castle which is in the centre of the town, not forgetting Mary Magdalene church right in the heart of the town ☺️ keep up the great work 👍

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you Paul - some great ideas there. Will definitely be doing those! Really appreciate the kind words and suggegstions!

[@fatnumpty8266]

@@GimbalWalkTV I would recommend going around the museum in Taunton also it was hanging judge Jeffrey killed a lot of people mate.

[@D50Music]

This is where I’m from 💯

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah great stuff! Home of the band October Drift too - what a band!! Played Glastonbury John Peel tent the other year with Killers etc!

[@MrRQBQ]

Another enjoyable walk in a town I know well thanks. Have you visited Portsmouth yet? I think a walk starting in Old Portsmouth walking to the retail and leisure centre at Gunwharf Quays and then on along Queens Street passing the shore base HMS Nelson and the RC cathedral and then onwards to the City Centre culminating in Guildhall Square would make for an interesting walk.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

That sounds good - I missed Portsmouth on my last visit on the South Coast as I thought it would just be docks!

[@MrRQBQ]

@@GimbalWalkTV The shopping area in the city centre is not much to write home about but Gunwharf Quays which includes the Spinnaker Tower is a relatively new development well worth visiting.

[@NeilWhiteheadArtist]

My base camp as an urban sketcher 👍👍

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ooooh do you have a link to your work? The band October Drift come from Taunton too!

[@NeilWhiteheadArtist]

@@GimbalWalkTV sure! plenty on my site neilwhitehead.co.uk and on instagram (link on site) 👍👍

[@moirabardin9030]

ive never been to Taunton, ive been to Devon and Cornwall, but that was along time now. have you ever been to Northfork, ive have not been for awhile . isn't Taunton where they make cider ,im not quite sure. thank u for sharing on a beautiful sunny day. next time bring a beer 🍺 😎 long with you and some thing nice to eat.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Taunton's great yeah! Cider capital of the world!

[@Wilksey37]

Sheppys cider farm is on the outskirts on the way to Wellington, Thatchers cider orchard is just up the road in Yatton / Congresbury, and yes we have Taunton cider (The Taunton Cider Company).

[@elwin.]

Very nice! We live here amd love going to Vivary Park. Any chance of doing Wokingham in Berkshire or Muswell Hill in London?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Absolutely! Thank you so much for the suggestion - have added both to my filming list Elwin! Thank you for watching my channel too - it really means a lot to me ❤️

[@sotonrob]

Hi love you channel and the music could you do ulverston, Kendal, penrith Keswick they would be great

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ooooh good shout!! That’s a great suggestion - have added to the list!!

[@fayelomax2353]

Omg its so weird seeing a town that I go to. Its change sm

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It has - I"ll do another one there soon too

[@mmcod9612]

Iam from Taunton cricket ground his good

[@GimbalWalkTV]

True!

[@Ashtonishing1812]

Nice vid of my hometown. When was this filmed? And it feels like it was around late afternoon?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you Ashley - the first of many! Think it was 6th April in the afternoon yeah!

[@roophillips7852]

Hello I'm just wondering if you will be videoing the remembrance parade today

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I missed it sadly

[@THAT_GAMER4291]

Love this. Do you have any plans to do Swindon? :)

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I do! Watch this space!

[@lyndascotson1910]

Disappointed not to see some of the iconic buildings of my home town - no castle, no Elizabethan building where Judge Jeffreys held the "Bloody Assizes" in 1685. And you were so close to both of them.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

This is just the first of many Lynda - we are doing a whole series showing all of that at lots more!

[@scottsimpson9659]

Like to see more pedestrianised streets

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Same

[@janeadlington7150]

So happy to see this. So many memories in this strange little town. It really hasn´t changed much since I was marauding around it getting drunk and kissing boys some 40 years ago.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

ha ha what you like Jane! 🤣

[@jonp2968]

Sadly it has Jane. No where to go out nowadays! And the crime is out of hand :(

[@janeadlington7150]

@@jonp2968 Sorry to hear that.

[@joannesaltfleet2071]

We had wanted to have visited last year but sadly it hadn't been meant to be so we have rebooked tentatively for May.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah sorry to hear that but something to look forward to!

[@joannesaltfleet2071]

@@GimbalWalkTV we went there last weekend and I feel I enjoyed it more all because of having to have waited for it!

[@thechristoff78]

Great video of my hometown, now live in Australia. The music ruins it sadly, would have liked just to hear natural sounds!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Sorry about that

[@cherikerr4753]

I prefer pedestrianized 😊

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Me too!

[@tonymoore5731]

You have actually missed out much of the best parts of Taunton Town Centre, eg St Mary Magdalene Church, Bath Place with its interesting little specialist shops, Castle Bow gateway, Taunton Castle and the Museum of Somerset, Goodland Gardens and the riverside walk , etc. Your video is well filmed, but potential visitors should understand there is much more to Taunton than is shown here.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

You’re assuming this is the only Taunton video we are filming 😉 This is the first of a series ❤️

[@tonymoore5731]

@@GimbalWalkTV I look forward to the next instalment !

[@martinwakefield6236]

@@GimbalWalkTV When you're next in Taunton let me know and I'll take you up St James tower for the views.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@@martinwakefield6236 That would be fantastic!

[@camiladacosta9902]

@@GimbalWalkTV Great! Because there are sooo many other nice things to show in Taunton as others pointed out already. Shame you missed the Bridge in town near Debenhams as you went to the cricket place 😉

[@godofdoss]

5:15, my old flat on the left.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ain’t no place like home! 🤣

[@RyuTubeNZ]

Love to watch !! I had lived in Durham city for 4 years in business, 1000 years historic place. Could you bring us to Durham City, which is a beautiful historic town ...

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Durham City - now there's a cracking idea!! I'll head there soon as I can get up north (am on the south coast this week)

[@danypark3672]

You asked for other towns to film Neil, how about tavistock Devon😁 ?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Dany - I will do that! I've literally just got back in the house after going to Devon too - so I'll be off again soon by the looks of it!

[@itsme-ns8qd]

How's this place...cost of living?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

For the UK I would say absolutely average

[@michaelrafferty4963]

Why didn’t you show the pooey part of town

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Why?

[@robinnicholas7867]

You couldn’t have chosen a worse route if you wanted to show off this jewel in Somerset’s crown!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I'm back soon to do a better one!

[@JohnnyZenith]

Are you from Taunton?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

No

[@mohamedalinoorani6849]

Kindly film Leicester

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Definitely will 👍👍

[@johickey3158]

Farmers market Thursdays outside boots

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah nice!! Didn't know that - will film that one!

[@johickey3158]

@@GimbalWalkTV Its one of the better ones, genuine local produce, check out the covered lane on the left called bath place too, very pretty

[@iriswaterford8881]

Thank you again for the videos. Here I am ironing, checking our dog doesn't eat the cats food, with an ear out for the washing machine and you take me away from hum drum for a lovely walk. What does listing 2 on the barracks mean? As for cricket I am toooooo disappointed with our players and the tantrums, game fixing. It has ruined the game for me.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Hey Iris! The listing 2 on the barracks basically means it's protected so can't be changed or demolished which is great news Agree on the cricket!!

[@iriswaterford8881]

@@GimbalWalkTV thank you. Is the listing 2 more strict than 1. I have watched history channels but not asked before. Must be your friendly self that has encouraged me.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

​@@iriswaterford8881 Grade 1 is for the most important buildings there is I think Grade I: This means the property is of 'exceptional interest'. Only around 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade 1 listed. Grade II: This means the property is important and considered of more than special interest. Around 5.8% of listed buildings fall into this category. ❤️

[@paulinefearnley9379]

Love it that there’s no cars

[@paulinefearnley9379]

Spoke too soon 🤣🤣

[@GimbalWalkTV]

🤣🤣

[@GimbalWalkTV]

🤣🤣

[@walterreed9512]

@@GimbalWalkTV o

[@jonp2968]

lovely little town sadly riddled with crime, violence and drugs. Sadly there was a double murder just last night, and there have been multiple areas in this exact video where people have been attacked/robbed.. Don't read a book by it's cover (or history)!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I wonder if Taunton's crime rates are higher than other places?

[@louiseperkins111]

It doesn’t reflect Taunton bad bits which are pushed in your face as soon as you hit town center, empty shops rubbish homeless and drug addicts are rife, cut down town centre trees for a greener Taunton , shoddy Xmas displays

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I guess you see what you want to see Lou - I think Taunton's beautiful and has so many positives, it's important to focus on positives in life and not get distracted by looking for things to make you unhappy! ❤️

[@louiseperkins111]

It has its nice bit I suppose but all money is put into town center the real Taunton is the outer parts

[@louiseperkins111]

Also I have live in Taunton for so long I suppose I’m biased to the good and bad! It’s not a awful place to live but the cracks on the diamond sure do show

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@@louiseperkins111 I hear what you're saying. I'd be lying if I said I haven't noticed the same things you're mentioning because I definitely have ♥️

[@robbieporter1612]

Sadly it's true mate 100 %

[@oddities-whatnot]

One of those ordinary sort of towns that is on the way to the west country, totally forgettable. Ive been a few times through work, a bland place.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

😮😮😮😮

[@unequivocaldao1728]

Great music. Taunton, still one of the most boring places in England, sorry i mean the UK, correction.....the world!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

ha ha not a fan of Taunton then Steven? 🤣

[@unequivocaldao1728]

@@GimbalWalkTV A fan of yours but not Taunton!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@@unequivocaldao1728 Fair enough ha ha - there doesn't seem to be that much happening in Taunton to be fair 🤣

[@Poisonator]

@@unequivocaldao1728 Careful what you say because Taunton has Father Julian! And he’ll lock you right up in his basement and make you pray for eternity!!

[@gilesnewman9845]

Only boring to those who are ignorant.

[@waynebamber7150]

Good music..the reason the town is dying is because its deliberate..its called Marxism fool.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Marxism? What’s that?

[@daybraeburn6172]

This is why MUTE was invented

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Pardon?

[@robbieporter1612]

It's not that good full of beggars and run down

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It’s got it’s plus point too though Robbie!

[@robbieporter1612]

@@GimbalWalkTV its been ruined mate was a lovely town its a dying town

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@@robbieporter1612 Ah what a shame - such a great place when I've been there

[@drtreg]

No character.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Disagree

[@Leyanna69]

Its not just the visitors centre though is it? You could've mentioned the ballroom at the top.......

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Crikey - I’m not from Taunton you know!

[@Leyanna69]

@@GimbalWalkTV ha ha, its cool, there's a handful of other neat little places you could add into one of these if you ever fancy doing one again! 😊

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@@Leyanna69 Oh yes definitely! This is just the first of many Taunton videos I want to do - I need to do my research first tho! 🤣

[@Leyanna69]

@@GimbalWalkTV 😂 still a great video though! Sent it to a couple people from America to show them my home town! 👍😁

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@@Leyanna69 Thank you! Next time you can give me some pointers and show me around - that would be awesome!