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Taunton, a lively market town in heart of Somerset, which provides a taste of serene local life.

Taunton is the region’s gateway to the moorlands that run through the Quantocks Hills as well as the dense woodlands of the Blackdowns. A drive slightly further afield will bring you to Exmoor National Park, where you can trace the gorgeous landscapes by foot or on horseback. If you’re looking to breathe in fresh rural air and hike through vast meadows, make Taunton the start of your Somerset road trip.

Somerset's County Town, Taunton has much to offer the discerning tourist. Taunton is a traditional English Market town with a great mix of shops, restaurants and cultural activities. Why not visit Taunton Castle and County museum housing many fine collections including dolls, sculpture, fossils, silverware, pottery and much, much more. Taunton town centre boasts a wide array of shops, from high street names to small specialist outlets, not to mention the numerous cafes, restaurants, and pubs providing a welcome pit stop during a busy day's sightseeing.

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If you prefer to get out of town why not drive out to follow the Taunton Heritage trail, it's a self-guided circular walk so you can simply park up and follow the trail all the way back to your easyCar rental vehicle. The walk takes you past all sorts of places of interest including a curios old pig market.