Town Tours: Taunton on the Tone

Schedule

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

The Museum of Somerset | Taunton, EN

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A tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage along the River Tone.
About this Event

This new tour will focus on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone between the North Street bridge in the centre of Taunton and French Weir Park on the edge of Long Run Meadow, an important part of the town’s flood defence and home to an extensive range of flora and fauna.

Our 1.5-2.0 km route will take us along fairly level paths and pavements and will provide a glimpse into a now forgotten world when the River Tone was the centre of a thriving import/export trade that contributed so much to the town’s prosperity.

Walking duration approximately 2hrs.

The tour will start at the Museum of Somerset.


Image: Harry Frier 1908, Somerset County Council.

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Where is it happening?

The Museum of Somerset, Castle Green, Taunton, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 4.50

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South West Heritage Trust
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