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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
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
Bronze Steam Engineman Course
  • Thursday 19th June, 9:30am - Until Friday 20th June, 5:00pm + More Dates
Join the team on the footplate and live the childhood dream! Shovel coal into the firebox, blow the whistle, open the regulator and feel the power! View event
Town Tours: Taunton on the Tone - The Museum of Somerset
A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone. 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
Tractored by Beetles - Somerset Rural Life Museum
In this exhibition six artists display works inspired by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage's poem 'Fugitives' dedicated to the National Landscapes of the UK. View event
TEST FEST 2025
  • Saturday 21st June 11:00am until 11:30pm
Family Friendly Music Festival showcasing Grassroots music in Taunton Somerset View event
BHP Fuel Fest - Westpoint Exeter
  • Sunday 22nd June 10:00am until 5:00pm
BHP Fuel Fest features performance and modified cars and motorcycles, live demonstrations, Indoor and outdoor vehicle displays, children’s entertainment, food village, and trade stands. 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
ALL YOU CAN EAT Burger and Hotdog night - The Allerford Inn
  • Thursday 26th June 6:00pm until 11:00pm
A first!! **ALL YOU CAN EAT** burgers and hotdogs. A variety of sausages and patties, fillings, toppings and sides.... 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
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
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
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
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
Remembering the  Monmouth Rebellion - The Museum of Somerset
  • Wednesday 2nd July 7:30pm until 8:30pm
Discover more about the exhibition 'After Sedgemoor' with historian and co-curator Tom Mayberry. 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
Paint your own Pottery for Adults - Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
Unwind with friends, unleash creativity, and paint pottery while enjoying drinks. Perfect for couples, individual creatives, or small friendship groups. View event
CARLTON KIRBY’S TRUE TALES OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE - Tacchi Morris
  • Thursday 3rd July 7:30pm until 10:00pm
On the eve of the 2025 Tour de France, Carlton Kirby, the Voice of Cycling, brings a night of tall tales and frank opinions from his 25 years’ covering the sport. View event
Rebellion! - The Museum of Somerset
Two days of rebellious discovery to mark the 340th anniversary of the Battle of Sedgemoor. View event
Steam Engineman Taster Courses - West Somerset Railway
Join the team on the footplate and live the childhood dream! Shovel coal into the firebox, blow the whistle, open the regulator and feel the power! 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
STAGESTRUCK THEATRE SCHOOL SHOW - Tacchi Morris
  • Saturday 5th July 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Stagestruck Theatre School once again takes to the stage in this magical and delightful family friendly show. Combining Drama, Song and Dance from West End, Broadway and Musical classics. Including: Wicked,... View event
Young Driver at The Bath & West Showground!
A Road Safety Revolution - Driving lessons for 10-17 year olds in Somerset! View event
Giant Flea Market - The Bath and West Showground
Join The Bath and West Showground for one of the most popular events held at The Showground, the Giant Flea Market! View event
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