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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. 
Shows and Exhibitions Events
Somerset Rural Life Museum - Spinning a Yarn
  • Saturday 14th September, 10:00am - Until Saturday 30th November, 5:00pm
Discover the story of wool in Somerset through art installations, film, historic artefacts and contemporary textiles. View event
Somerset Rural Life Museum - Weaving Workshop  with Jade Ogden
  • Thursday 26th September 10:00am until 1:30pm
Make a scarf or table runner from local wool at this handweaving workshop with Jade Odgen. View event
Somerset Rural Life Museum - Haute Coture Textiles  With Liz Clay
  • Saturday 12th October 2:00pm until 3:00pm
Join haute-coture textile artist Liz Clay to hear about her work crafting the impossible in handmade felt. View event
Somerset Rural Life Museum - Regenerative Eco Farming With Jen Hunter
  • Thursday 24th October 7:00am until 8:00am
Discover the story of Fernhill Farm - from dilapidated ancient farmstead to regenerative eco farm. View event
Somerset Armed Forces Day
  • Saturday 5th July 10:00am until 6:00pm
Somerset Armed Forces Day is a FREE Funday on Saturday 5th July '25 View event