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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. 
General Events
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
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
Young Driver at The Bath & West Showground!
A Road Safety Revolution - Driving lessons for 10-17 year olds in Somerset! View event
Somerset County Cricket Club Womens At Home Fixtures
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's Women's teams upcoming fixtures View event
Coffee and Clay - Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults). View event
SPACEFEST: MONUMENT TO CHILDHOOD - Tacchi Morris
The Year 2 SPACE Company present: ‘Monument to Childhood’, as part of SPACE Fest 2025. View event
Devon County Show - Westpoint Arena
The Devon County Show is one of the biggest events in the county calendar and is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day out sampling the many wonders of the local countryside. 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
Steampunk Orchestra - The King Arthur, Glastonbury
  • Thursday 15th May 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Embark on a captivating journey through five decades of iconic music, enveloped in the mesmerizing glow of vintage Edison bulbs. View event
Somerset County Cricket Club Men's 1st At Home Fixtures
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's men's 1st teams upcoming at home fixtures View event
Toy & Train Collectors Fair - The Bath and West Showground
The Event for Toy Enthusiasts From Across the UK! View event
THE DETECTIVE DOG - Tacchi Morris
  • Sunday 18th May 2:30pm until 3:25pm
Tiny & Tall Productions present an accessible and imaginative adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s award winning book, The Detective Dog, featuring puppetry, song and magical scent technology, bringing the... View event
Somerset County Cricket Club Men's 2nd At Home Fixtures
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's Men's 2ndupcoming fixtures View event
Home Education - Avalon Archaeology
A hands-on session, for children being home educated, to learn about the Iron Age, the Romans, the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings. 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
The Quantock Belle Dining Train - West Somerset Railway
The service operates on the scenic West Somerset Railway between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead, recreating that wonderful, nostalgic atmosphere of the great days of steam. View event
Afternoon Tea Train - West Somerset Railway
Watch the Somerset Coast and Quantock Hills roll by as you enjoy a delicious afternoon tea provided by our Quantock Belle Chef, Sam le Roux. View event
Discovery Tours - Avalon Archaeology
Explore archaeological reconstructions from prehistory to the medieval period. Discounted entry for green-travel options as part of the 'Step, Ride, Thrive' bus scheme. View event
Royal Bath & West Show 2025
The Show will feature a plethora of activities, demonstrations and entertainment; including interactive activities, fast pace excitement in the Main Ring and a much-enhanced food hall experience. View event
Cheese and Cider on a train! - West Somerset Railway
West Somerset Railway are offering journeys from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead with Cheese and Cider on your outward journey and a cream tea on your return. View event
Taunton Town Tours: Civil War and Religion - The Museum of Somerset
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion. View event
Summer Diesel Festival 2025 - WSR
Join The West Somerset Railway for our annual celebration of all things diesels between Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th of June, plus a Mixed Traction Day on Sunday 8th June. View event
England vs West Indies WODI at The Cooper Associates County Ground
  • Saturday 7th June 11:00am until 6:00pm
Watch the England vs West Indies international match at The Cooper Associates County Ground! View event
MAX FULHAM - Tacchi Morris
  • Saturday 7th June 7:30pm until 9:00pm
Max Fulham is bringing his unique flavour of stand-up comedy and ventriloquism to Taunton. An evening of never-seen-before nonsense! View event
TAUNTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS GALA - Tacchi-Morris
  • Sunday 8th June 2:30pm until 3:30pm
The Gala Performance provides a showcase for some of the best performances from the Taunton Festival of the Arts Music, Drama and Dance events held throughout the year. View event
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