Things to do in Wellington and , plus the surrounding area By Helen Heyns at Love Lifestyle

Taunton Market Place

Wellington is a small market town in rural , a county in the west of , near the border with Devon, which runs along the to the south of the town.

There are an abundance of boutique independent stores in Wellington and neighbouring town Taunton, with plenty of options for food shopping.

Make the most of your surroundings and explore the area, with many National Trust locations, beaches, castles, museums, and children’s soft play centres.

Here is our guide to Wellington, Taunton and beyond…

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Wellington Taunton

Kin Lifestyle Store Rocket & Bird Olive and Rosy Coco Blue Boutique Chandni Chowk Retail Therapy The Frock Shop Bird Cage The Emporium Alpha Clothing The Cheese & Wine Shop Vantage at No.7

Cafés and Coffee Shops

Wellington is home to the county’s favourite coffee roaster, Brazier. Brazier’s supply coffee to several of the coffee shops and homes in Somerset.

Taunton is home to some cute coffee shops and cafés, such as The Olive Tree, Wickets, Boston Tea Party and The Tea Room at Bath Place.

Food Shopping

Waitrose, Wellington Marks & Spencer, Taunton Sainsburys, Taunton

For the Family

There are 10 National Trust locations in Somerset, you can purchase an annual ticket or pay as you go.

There are many more options for the whole family in Somerset and Devon, some our favourites include:

• Flip Out, Wellington • Sheppy’s Cider Farm and Museum, Taunton • Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton • Great Wood, • Somerset Railway, • Diggerland, Cullompton • The Bear Trail, Cullompton • Wimbleball Lake,

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