Spotlight Events in Taunton and Bridgwater
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Taunton's rich military and religious history makes it popular with tourists. Explore your hometown by visiting our site to learn what's on Taunton, from indoor cycling classes to the Sunday Carvery at Taunton and Pickeridge. Hestercombe Gardens often hosts fun events suitable for folks of all ages, and you can always find a good antique or boot sale in the area at least once a month. 

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Taunton and Bridgwater Events
The Lighter Side Exhibition
  • Monday 6th January, 11:00am - Until Wednesday 31st December, 4:00pm
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe Gardens. View event
Rover tickets - West somerset railway
A rover ticket allows unlimited travel on their standard trains on your chosen date on a red, blue or yellow timetable date, these tickets are not valid for purple dates/special events. View event
GORDON HENDRICKS AS ELVIS - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
  • Wednesday 8th October 7:30pm until 10:00pm
In Stoke on Trent in the early seventies, a young Gordon Hendricks played to an imaginary crowd. Harmonizing his voice to a constant soundtrack, played on repeat by his sisters. The music was Rock n Roll.... View event
Taunton Town Tours: Industrial Taunton - The Museum of Somerset
  • Friday 10th October 11:00am until 1:00pm
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry. View event
Taunton Warriors Home Games
The Taunton 2nd XV is made up of aspirational local players who have ambitions to reach the Titans squad. They train on a Tuesday and Thursday evening alongside the Titans. The Warriors are in a local... View event
Chard Saturday Street Market
Chard Outdoor Saturday Street Market @ Fore Street Chard View event
Richard Huish College Autumn Open Morning 2025
  • Saturday 11th October 9:30am until 1:00pm
Join us on campus to discover the wide range of qualifications and EnRICH opportunities that Huish has to offer 16 -19 year olds. View event
Comic Con & Gaming Festival - Westpoint Exeter
Come and visit the Devon Comic Con & Gaming Festival for a great family day out!! View event
Taunton Titans Home Games
Come and see the Taunton Titans in all their glory at Veritas Park! View event
Chard Carnival
  • Saturday 11th October 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Experience Somerset's most spectacular event of the year as it tours through Chard. Join in the fun and view stunning illuminated floats that have been designed and constructed by carnival clubs around... View event
Taunton Independent Market
The Taunton Independent Market is an unmissable destination street market launched in March 2020, showcasing over 75 of the South West’s best artisan traders of food and drink, crafts, gifts, homewares,... View event
Toy & Train Collectors Fair - The Bath and West Showground
The Event for Toy Enthusiasts From Across the UK! View event
Fish and Chips on a train! - WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
Take the heritage service from Bishops Lydeard at 12:25 and meander through the Quantock Hills and along the coast behind a heritage locomotive taking in the breath-taking scenery whilst enjoying your... View event
Gold Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
  • Monday 13th October 7:00am until 5:00pm
Live the childhood dream with the Gold Stage Steam Engineman Course. This course can only be taken once the bronze stage steam engineman course has been completed. View event
Richard Huish College Autumn Open Evening 2025
  • Monday 13th October 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Join us on campus to discover the wide range of qualifications and EnRICH opportunities that Huish has to offer 16 -19 year olds. View event
Titanic Exhibition - Westpoint Exeter
Experience the story of the Titanic as you’ve never before. Trace its journey from the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, through its fateful voyage and sinking, to its rediscovery at the bottom of... View event
The Ark of History:  Taunton Castle and Museum
  • Thursday 16th October 7:30am until 8:30am
Celebrate 150 years of The Museum of Somerset with this evening talk by Tom Mayberry exploring the museum's fascinating history. View event
Beyond Van Gogh - Westpoint Arena
Westpoint Exeter is set to host a stunning immersive show which brings the masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh thrillingly to life in one unforgettable cinematic multimedia experience. View event
The Museum of Somerset 150th Birthday Tour
  • Thursday 16th October 11:00am until 5:00pm
Celebrate The Museum of Somerset's 150th birthday on this bespoke tour highlighting some of the museum's most treasured objects. View event
Focus Town Tour: Bath Place - The Museum of Somerset
  • Saturday 18th October 11:00am until 12:00pm
Explore the historical significance of the Bath Place area of Taunton on this concise town tour. View event
Taunton Carnival
  • Saturday 18th October 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Experience Somerset's most spectacular event of the year as it tours through Taunton high street. Join in the fun and view stunning illuminated floats that have been designed and constructed by carnival... View event
Town Tours: Taunton on the Tone - The Museum of Somerset
  • Tuesday 21st October 11:00am until 1:00pm
A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone. View event
Chard Evolution Majorettes Open Evening
  • Wednesday 22nd October 6:30pm until 7:30pm
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Open Recruitment Evening from 6.30pm until 7.30pm at Holyrood Academy Main Hall….pop along and see what Chard Evolution Majorettes is all about….you won’t be disappointed 💜💙 View event
Elvis Tribute Night - Oake Manor
  • Saturday 25th October 7:00pm until 11:55pm
Join Oake Manor for a fantastic night with Barry Paul returning as Elvis! View event
October Half Term: My Favourite Things Birthday Party
Celebrate the museum's 150th birthday by making a party hat and bag. Follow the new 'My Favourite Things' trail and fill up your party bag with creations inspired by the collections. View event
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