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About Vivary Park
Vivary Park in Taunton is a historic public park centered around a charming bandstand, hosting concerts, festivals, and large community events. With a capacity reaching up to around 10,000 attendees for bigger shows, this outdoor venue blends open lawn spaces with temporary seating around the stage. The park’s iconic features include the 1907 Queen Victoria Memorial Fountain and the original 1890s gates and bandstand, with a re-opening by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. Plan your visit with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations. We’ve got you covered with insider tips to help you secure your seats and enjoy a seamless event experience.
Important notes: Vivary Park closes at dusk for most events, and there is no on-site parking. Use nearby car parks such as Fons George, Ash Meadows, and Orchard multi-storey for convenient access. Public transit options include Taunton Park & Ride services (Gateway and Silk Mills) and frequent buses to the town center, with easy access to Taunton rail links. For stays, consider nearby hotels like Premier Inn Taunton East and Premier Inn Taunton Central, or other local options such as Castle Hotel Taunton. When you’re ready, browse the event listings to secure tickets and seating arrangements for events at this historic Taunton venue.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: Vivary Park, Upper High Street, Taunton TA1 3SX, United Kingdom.
- Venue type: public park with a bandstand; hosts concerts and large events; park closes at dusk.
- Seating/chart: no fixed seating chart; events use temporary seating or standing areas around the bandstand and open spaces.
- Capacity: large events at Vivary Park can accommodate up to approximately 10,000 people.
- Notable events: Taunton Flower Show (since 1851); Proms/Pop in the Park; Party in the Park; other concerts and festivals.
- Parking: no on-site parking; nearby car parks include Fons George, Ash Meadows, and Orchard multi-storey.
- Transit: Taunton Park & Ride options (Gateway and Silk Mills); frequent bus service to the town centre; close to Taunton rail links.
- Nearby hotels: Premier Inn Taunton East; Premier Inn Taunton Central (and other local hotels like Castle Hotel Taunton).
- History/renamed: features built in the 1890s (front gates, bandstand); Queen Victoria Memorial Fountain unveiled 1907; park re-opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002; no demolition or renaming noted.