Vivary Park

Vivary Park is close to Taunton town centre and is about 7.5 hectares in size. In medieval times the land was used as a fish farm – or vivarium – for the priory and castle. There are no signs of the lakes now, but the name ‘Vivary’ comes from that old use.

Vivary Park

Vivary Park is close to Taunton town centre and is about 7.5 hectares in size. In medieval times the land was used as a fish farm – or vivarium – for the priory and castle. There are no signs of the lakes now, but the name ‘Vivary’ comes from that old use.