MATCH GUIDE: Taunton Town vs Chippenham Town | National League South, Mon 29th Aug 2022

All the information you need to know, if you’re planning to make the trip to Taunton on Bank Holiday Monday.

The #Bluebirds make the trip to Taunton Town on Monday 29th August 2022 – (Kick off: 3pm) in National League South action. If you’re planning to make the trip, then this guide below will have everything you need to know!

Admission Prices

Tickets can only be purchased on the turnstiles on the day, however Taunton do accept (Card/Cash) payments upon your entry into the ground.

Adults (ages 18 to 67 incl.): £12

Concessions (State Pensioners & Students with ID): £10

Juniors (14-17 years): £5

Children aged 13 and under have free entry when accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied Under 14’s will not be admitted.

Stadium Information

Taunton Town’s ground is situated at: The Cygnet Health Care Stadium, Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2HG

By Foot
The ground is situated in the eastern part of Taunton approximately 3/4 mile from the town centre. Pedestrian access to the stadium is through the turnstile block located on the right as you enter the car park from the main road.

By Car
The Cygnet Health Care Stadium is easily accessible from all major routes into the town.

M5 – leave the motorway at Junction 25. Take the exit off roundabout signposted Taunton (A38). Go straight over first roundabout, keeping in left hand or middle lane. Continue along the Toneway and keep straight on at the four-way traffic light junction until reaching a roundabout where the left hand lane should be taken onto Chritchard Way. Stay left and take exit at traffic lights, then go straight ahead at traffic lights immediately after. Continue around the corner into Wordsworth Drive and the ground is on the left.

A303 – approach Taunton via A358 through Henlade. At M5 Junction 25 roundabout follow signs for Taunton as above.

A38 from West – approaching the town past the Stonegallows pub on the left, go straight over the first roundabout. Follow Wellington Road towards the town, past University Centre Somerset on the left. Carry straight on at traffic lights by Tesco and take right hand lane into Cann Street. Keep left and follow road into Upper High Street. Carry straight on until reaching traffic lights at Sainsburys. Keep in left hand lane through first set of traffic lights and then straight on at next set before going right at next set of lights onto East Reach. Keep straight on until reaching set of lights at bottom of East Reach where right hand lane should be taken into Wordsworth Drive and ground is on the left.

A38 from East – enter outskirts of town through Bathpool. At four way traffic light junction, take right turn onto Toneway signposted Taunton. Continue until reaching a roundabout where the left hand lane should be taken onto Chritchard Way. Stay left and take exit at traffic lights, then go straight ahead at traffic lights immediately after. Continue around the corner into Wordsworth Drive and the ground is on the left.

By Rail
The Cygnet Health Care Stadium is an approximate 25 minute walk from Taunton Railway Station. There are various routes available; turn left when leaving the station onto Trenchard Way and walk eastwards, going over bridge until reaching roundabout adjoining Priory Fields Retail Park. Cross over road into Priory Avenue and turn left. Route will take you onto footpath in Victoria Park. Exit onto Alfred Street which leads to East Reach. Cross road at traffic lights by Holcombes Car Mart and keep right into Wordsworth Drive. Ground is on the left. Should you wish to walk via the town centre, this is signposted from the railway station.

Alternatively taxis and buses are available. Bus No.1 runs to the Parade in the town centre and from there No.4 and No. 51 drop off at Leycroft Road, a three minute walk from the ground.

By Coach
Taunton is served by National Express Coaches and local firm Berrys. Bus routes 21, 29, 30 and 54 all run to Leycroft Road, a three minute walk from the ground.

Parking at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium
Matchday parking at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium is currently free.

Match Commentary / Updates

If you are unable to make the trip to Taunton tomorrow, then don’t worry. We will be providing Official Radio Match Commentary of the game via our Mixlr account, join us from 2.45pm for all the latest from The Cygnet.