Additional Information
Some additional information about parking in taunton, to cater to all your parking needs
On-street parking
There are numerous options for on-street parking in Taunton. However, due to the local parking policy, these areas can be in high demand on busy days. Reserving a space in advance is advisable. This will be much more convenient, as finding where to park in town can sometimes be a time-consuming endeavour.
Off-street parking
Off-street parking is the ideal choice for finding parking spaces in this area. There are several multi-level car parks close to the centre of town. Orchard Multi-Storey Car Park on Paul Street is within walking distance of the main high street.
Public transport
Taunton railway station takes passengers to and from London each hour. It also provides services to Exeter and Reading. The town bus station has more than 40 daily departures. Destinations include Bristol, Bridgwater and Heathrow Airport.
Disabled parking
Taunton council has recently dropped the zero tariff for Blue Badge holders. However, vehicles displaying a valid Blue Badge are still allowed one extra hour of free parking. They must first pay the charge for an allocated amount of time. There is a limited amount of disabled parking bays in the town. During busy days it can be challenging to find a free one. People can apply for these local Blue Badges on the Somerset West and Taunton Council website.
Parking restrictions & event days
Residential parking and on-street parking tends to be restricted to permit holders. Therefore, town residents will have more luck finding a viable space. For this reason, it is better for visitors to stick to off-street parking areas, unless a space has already been reserved.
Overnight, weekends & bank holidays
Several areas offer bank holiday parking at the standard rate. The best option in this regard is the Canon Street car park due to its size. Most of the centralised car parks offer bank holiday parking close to Taunton’s shopping hub.
Drop-off and pick-up
There is a lack of pick-up points in the centre of Taunton due to its pedestrianised nature. Double yellow lines dominate the main roads. However, the local train station can be used as an ideal place for dropping off and picking up. There is also a park and ride facility on Silk Mills Road which could serve this purpose.
Nearby attractions
The Museum of Somerset can be found at Taunton Castle. It is home to exciting and engaging exhibits, as well as educational guided tours. It is a must-see for fans of medieval architecture.
Those who want to enjoy a day in the sun should visit Vivary Park. This 7.5-hectare open space is ideal for picnics. Sherford Stream runs through this location.
Hestercombe House and its accompanying gardens are the most picturesque tourist attractions inside of Taunton. The Grade II historic listed building dates back to the Georgian era.