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🏟️ Address: The Cooper Associates County Ground, St James Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JT, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
The Cooper Associates County Ground is located in the centre of Taunton with fantastic links to road and rail networks.
For visitors travelling via car, here are some instructions on how to get to the venue by road:
At Junction 25, take the A358 Exit to Taunton/ Yeovil. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit (south) or 3rd exit (north) onto the A358 heading to Taunton/ A38/ Minehead, continuing straight onto Toneway/ A358. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Priory Avenue and the Cooper Associates County Ground will be on your left.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for The Cooper Associates County Ground. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
The ground boasts two car parks, one on Priory Bridge Road and one on St James Street. For those visiting the Town, pay and display machines are available in both car parks and are charged on an hourly rate.
For Car Park A, go straight across at the next roundabout, keeping the Shell Petrol Station on the left. The entrance is 350 m (4 min) walk along on the left. (Postcode TA1 1QD)
For Car Park B, bear left at the next roundabout, keeping the Shell Petrol Station on the right. Go straight on at the traffic lights and the entrance can be found 100 m (1 min) along on the right. (Postcode TA1 1JT)
Taunton Bus Station is 400 m (5 min) walk from the Cooper Associates County Ground. As you leave the station, turn left onto Castle Green. Turn left at Fat Face and walk down to Debenhams before turning right into St James Street and the ground will appear on your left.
Taunton Train Station is 800 m (10 min) walk from the Cooper Associates County Ground. As you leave the Station, turn left into Station Road, heading towards the Town Centre. Turn left onto Priory Bridge Road, and the Cooper Associates County Ground will be on your right.
Somerset County Cricket Club is cyclist friendly with several cycle paths close to the Cooper Associates County Ground. On-site we also have bicycle racks situated near the Priory Bridge Road and St James Street Gates.
Situated near castles, beaches, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and much more, Taunton and the surrounding towns, villages, and cities are premier destinations for weekend trips and summer holidays. Accommodation prices within these desirable locations are therefore higher than many other areas outside of London, especially during the spring and summer months.
A wide selection of hot and cold food and drinks will be available from the following outlets:
Each concession is fully stocked with range of hot and cold options to suit all tastes. There are also gluten-free offerings.
Members are welcome to bring their own food on a matchday. Members are reminded that they may not bring alcohol to Vitality Blast matches.
Entrances can be found at Priory Bridge Road or St James Street.
Toilets are located conveniently throughout the venue.
Somerset County Cricket Club is determined to provide excellent facilities for all supporters in order to allow them to enjoy matches and other events at The Cooper Associates County Ground.
Ground Admission
Whilst the disabled supporter(s) will be required to pay full price for their membership(s) or ticket(s), carer’s admission will be provided free of the admission charge. Please note, carer’s will only be given free access to the Cooper Associates County Ground when with the disabled supporter.
Parking
There are up to eight designated disabled car parking spaces on site and these will be allocated via a ballot system. For more information, please contact the Main Office on 01823 425301.
Due to the limited car parking on site, the venue is unable to guarantee any further parking spaces. However, Stewards will try to accommodate you where possible and disabled spectators may be dropped off within the Ground.
Tickets
Match tickets / memberships can be purchased at normal prices through the regular channels.
Visually impaired
Match day commentary is available as follows:
Impaired hearing
A hearing loop has been installed in both the County Room and the Long Room, for meetings and events.
Hearing dogs are permitted within the ground.
Seating
There is a wide array of seating available for ambulant disabled supporters, at a variety of locations, heights and angles. These areas include:
The venue would be grateful if all ambulant disabled supporters entered via either the Priory Bridge Road or St James Street entrance in order to ensure safe movement around the ground.
Toilets
All the main pavilions and stands are equipped with dedicated toilet facilities for the disabled.
No cash/ ATM
The Cooper Associates County Ground is now a cashless venue.
The Cooper Associates County Ground has a capacity of approximately 12,500. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
St James Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JT, United Kingdom.
