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Towns

Taunton

  • County town of Somerset
  • Population of 60,400
  • Catchment population of 250,000 within half-hour drive time
  • Major commercial, business, administrative and retail centr
  • Functions as a Sub Regional Centre, between Bristol and Exeter
  • Good access to the M5 Motorway (junction 25) and the A303

Wellington

  • Situated 7 miles south west of Taunton
  • Population of some 12,000
  • Includes some the area's major manufacturing employers
  • Enjoys easy access to the M5 Motorway (junction 26)
  • Enjoys a full range of shopping facilities, a high quality sports centre and an excellent range of educational facilities.

Wiveliscombe

  • A historic market town situated 10 miles west of Taunton on the edge of the Brendon Hills (Exmoor).
  • Population of some 2,500.
  • Thriving rural community with many local services.
  • Diverse range of businesses.
  • Kingsmead School, a provider of secondary education has Language College Status.
 
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