Tiverton Market & Taunton

Day Tour: Tiverton Market & Taunton

Tiverton

Settled in the Mid Devon countryside, the town of Tiverton is brimming with history and heritage just waiting to be discovered; with romantic castles, historic houses, and horse drawn barges.

The name was originally Twyfyrde, meaning town of two fords, and Tiverton stands on two rivers – the Lowman and the Exe.

It was thought to have been a Saxon settlement founded in the 7th century.

Tiverton offers a rich blend of shopping, heritage, culture and scenic outdoor experiences. The town centre features four distinct retail quarters, each with something unique to enjoy:

• Riverside Quarter

   – independent shops, wellbeing outlets, craft stores, bakeries and eateries, plus a scenic walk beside the River Exe.

• Gateway Quarter

   – Tiverton’s busiest retail area with department stores, clothing shops, banks, pharmacies, and a mix of independent traders.

• Independent Quarter

   – boutique shopping at its finest, with art, pottery, books, fashion, photography specialists, cafés and lifestyle stores.

• Market Quarter

   – home to the historic Tiverton Pannier Market, offering weekly general markets, monthly farmers’ markets, and a vibrant mix of independent stalls and shops.

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Taunton,

The county town of Somerset in the heart of the West Country.

Taunton is a bustling, forward-looking town with excellent amenities, a good selection of independent and high street shops, distinctive restaurants, cafes and attractions, and a wealth of history, all whilst being surrounded by picturesque countryside. This combines to make Taunton great place to visit as well as to live.