In addition to all the usual High Street names Taunton is home to a large number of independent shops, many of them long-established. You’ll find some grouped along the historic Bath Place and in the St James Street Riverside area.

Bath Place
Bath Place

Bath Place Traders

Bath Place is a charming pedestrian shopping street in Taunton town centre in Somerset, home to mostly independently owned businesses offering an amazing range of goods and services.

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Nicky's Flower Studio
Nicky's Flower Studio

Taunton's Independent Quarter

There is a fantastic range of independents just waiting to be explored in the Independent Quarter which includes St James St, Riverside and The Courtyard.

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  • Stillmans Butchers

    Stillmans Butchers

    We can assure you that all our products come from well sought after local farms. Stillmans' meats have been fed naturally from pasture to plate.

  • Tare and Tride

    Tare and Tride

    An independent eco shop offering sustainable products and refill options in Taunton’s Independent Quarter.

  • Taunton Country Market

    Taunton Country Market

    Taunton Country Market is a cooperatively run shop, selling a range of locally made produce. We supply fresh local food, plants and crafts, lovingly handmade by our members.

  • Taunton Leisure

    Taunton Leisure

    Taunton Leisure's focus today is still the same as when it first started in 1977 - to seek out unique brands with an equally great heritage and with a passion for products and the outdoors that we all enjoy so much.

  • Taunton Watch Services Ltd

    Taunton Watch Services Ltd

    With over 15 years experience we aim to provide an old fashioned & friendly level of service, while using the latest techniques and advanced equipment. From battery replacements and pressure testing, to strap replacements, and watch sales, we try to cover all your timepiece requirements.

  • The Birdcage Dress Agency

    The Birdcage Dress Agency

    The Birdcage Dress Agency offer pre-loved designer, boutique and top end High Street ladies clothing and accessories.

  • The Pink Rooster

    The Pink Rooster

    At The Pink Rooster we aim to create a look that is not available on the high street.

  • Watkin TOYS

    Watkin TOYS

    The Watkin family first established Watkin Toys in 1940

  • Wave Games

    Wave Games

    A little Somerset-based independent surf and lifestyle store, rocking since 1987 and still going strong.

  • Wine & Dandy

    Wine & Dandy

    Bringing you a fresh approach to wine, whilst providing old world friendliness and service. We offer wines to suit all tastes and budgets, from fine wines to plonk.

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