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Description

Taunton Racecourse is beautifully situated outside the village of Orchard Portman, near Taunton, in over 70 acres with panoramic views across the racecourse to the Blackdown Hills.

The course is one mile and two furlongs in length (2km) with fences and open ditches. The grandstand can accommodate approx. 500 and there are three directors’ boxes and an owners/trainers suite which together can cater for up to 280 delegates.

Approximately two miles from Junction 25 of the M5, the site has 1,500 parking spaces are available all year round. Catering can be provided on site.

How to contact us

For contact details and further information about this location, please email filming@somerset.gov.uk

Type of Location

  • Landscapes
  • Leisure
  • Rural

Address details

  • Property address:Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL
  • County:Somerset
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  • Approx travel time from Bristol:45 minutes
  • Approx travel time from London:2 hours

Property details

  • Property status:Operational
  • Access:Access needs to fit in around other commitments - 14 race days between November and April, and other events or conferences.
  • Noise:None
  • Parking:1500 spaces
  • Parking details:Privately owned.

Location

Address:

Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL