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St James Church

St James Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1JS - England, UK

The oldest parts of St James Church are early 14th Century and there are fragments of 15th Century glass in the West end. The beautiful eight-panelled font is also 15th Century and depicts the figures of Christ and many saints,...

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Attractions near St James Church

A selection of attractions close to St James Church:

The Brewhouse Theatre (< 1 Mile)

The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre offers a wide assortment of events, including shows, comedy, and music. The venue also holds workshops for both adults...

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St Mary Magdalene Church (< 1 Mile)

St Mary’s, begun in the early 14th Century, is Taunton’s town church and the largest parish church in Somerset. The tower was described by Simon...

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Taunton Castle (< 1 Mile)

Taunton Castle was built in the early 12th Century as a stronghold and administrative centre for the Bishops of Winchester. The castle was improved around...

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Somerset Military Museum (< 1 Mile)

Somerset Military Museum carries the largest collection related to the history of the military anywhere in the county. The collections are made up of...

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Hestercombe Gardens (2.3 Miles)

Forty acres of walks, streams and temples, vivid colours, formal terraces, woodlands, lakes, cascades and views that take your breath away. This is Hestercombe: a...

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The Fire Museum (4.7 Miles)

This museum is dedicated to telling the story of the fire service in this area of the country. In an interesting and engaging manner,...

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Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory (4.7 Miles)

Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory is a former priests' house of the chantry chapel of St Nicholas and dates back to the 14th Century. The Grade 1...

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Fyne Court (5.3 Miles)

Fyne Court is based on the pleasure grounds of 19th Century electrician Andrew Close’s property. The National Trust has been responsible for the upkeep...

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Bishops Lydeard Mill (6.8 Miles)

The restored Bishops Lydeard Mill and Mill House have become sites of historical interest and are Grade II listed. The waterwheel weighs in at two...

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Kilve Beach (8.5 Miles)

Kilve beach is famous for its exposed rock formations and fossils and has been designated a geological Site of Specific Scientific Interest. The beach and...

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Willows & Wetlands Centre (9 Miles)

The visitor centre provides a fascinating insight into this traditional willow industry. Entrance is free to the basket museum, Willows & Wetlands Exhibition furniture gallery...

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Gaulden Manor House & Gardens (12.5 Miles)

Gaulden Manor is set in the valley between the Brendon and the Quantock Hills and was built in the 16th Century. The gardens – open...

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Coleridge Cottage (12.9 Miles)

Coleridge Cottage was the home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge for 2 years during which he composed some of his most famous poems including...

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Blake Museum (13 Miles)

This museum has been designed in such a way as to be of the utmost interest to all ages. The collection of exhibitions tell...

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Westonzoyland Pumping Station (13.3 Miles)

This pumping station houses one of the county's smallest and most remote museums. There are many interesting pieces of original steam machinery on display,...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)