Taunton is the county town of the English county of Somerset. It has over one millennia of religious and military history, making it an interesting place to visit. It sees a fair amount of tourists, and an ideal way to explore Taunton and the surrounding areas is with car rental. VIP Cars is a preferred choice, because of the great range of cars, which are all available at low prices. There are several nice nature reserves around the city, perfect for a day’s exploration. South Taunton Streams is a wetland, great for bird lovers. The Children’s Wood is home to various wildlife including otters. Gray’s Almshouses were created for poor single women and St Margaret’s Almshouses were originally designated as a leper colony. Taunton Castle ground’s houses the Somerset County Museum. There are several public parks to enjoy, as well as good shopping areas.
