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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. 
Christmas Events
Illuminate 2024
  • Friday 22nd November, 4:45pm - Until Monday 30th December, 8:00pm
Hestercombe is proud to present Illuminate, with a dazzling new display. View event
Father Christmas
  • Saturday 30th November, 10:00am - Until Tuesday 24th December, 3:30pm
A unique opportunity to meet Father Christmas in a magical setting. View event
Taunton Christmas Craft Fair
The annual artisan craft market has been trading in Taunton at Christmas for over 15 years and will return again this year, on Fore Street, in the town Centre near the Christmas tree. So get your winter... View event
Pinocchio - Taunton Brewhouse
When the puppet Pinocchio magically springs to life, woodcarver Geppetto is astounded. How could this be? But just as the pair starts to figure out a life together, Pinocchio’s mischievous ways lead him... View event
Christmas Shopping Fayre - Westpoint Exeter
A fun-packed three days of festive shopping Choose from over 250 stands with unique Christmas gift ideas for all the family. Enjoy the entertainers, demonstrators, a free Santa’s Grotto…there’s such... View event
Christmas Party with Silent Disco- Oake Manor
Celebrate Christmas in style at Oake Manor with their BRAND NEW Silent Disco Christmas Party!! View event
Somerset Rural Life Museum - Craft Workshop:  Christmas Wreaths
  • Saturday 7th December 10:30am until 12:30pm
Learn how to make a stunning Christmas wreath, that can be used as a table centrepiece at your festive feast or hung on your door as a warm welcome to visitors. View event
Santa Express - West Somerset Railway
Make memories to treasure for a lifetime on a Christmas family favourite – The Santa Express! View event
Santa Sunday Lunch at Oak Manor
  • Sunday 8th December 12:00pm until 4:00pm
Santa Special Sunday Lunches are so much fun, with amazing food, great service, and SANTA in the building what more could you want? View event
Icescape Westpoint - Westpoint Arena
  • Thursday 12th December, 10:00am - Until Sunday 5th January, 8:00pm
This winter, prepare for an extraordinary adventure as Icescape brings Exeter’s largest undercover ice rink to the main arena at Westpoint! Whether you’re gliding across the ice with friends and family... View event
McMillan Theatre - Aladdin
After the huge success of 'Beauty & the Beast', James & Murphy Productions are back for another year with Aladdin. View event
Bad Santa (ADULTS ONLY) - West Somerset Railway
Brimming with inappropriate jokes and stories, our Bad Santa event is not for the faint-hearted! View event
Panto Train - West Somerset Railway
Immerse yourself in a Panto experience with flair! Join beloved Panto characters for a vibrant trip from Bishops Lydeard to Williton, complete with abundant audience interaction! View event
André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert - Taunton Brewhouse
Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu’s dazzling Christmas Concert, “Gold and Silver,” exclusively in cinemas! This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth,... View event
Christmas Celebration
  • Wednesday 18th December 3:30pm until 4:30pm
Come and get into the Christmas spirit this year with Richard Huish College View event
The Wonder of Walkabout - Orchard
  • Saturday 21st December 12:00pm until 3:30pm
Experience The Wonder of Walkabout* at Orchard between 12pm and 3.30pm as you visit for last-minute gift and goodies shopping. We’ll be joined by The Grinch, full of his usual ‘seasonal spirit’, and most... View event