Learning, Education Events
- Tuesday 20th May 11:00am until 1:30pm + More Dates
A hands-on session, for children being home educated, to learn about the Iron Age, the Romans, the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings.
- Wednesday 28th May 12:00pm until 1:30pm + More Dates
Explore archaeological reconstructions from prehistory to the medieval period. Discounted entry for green-travel options as part of the 'Step, Ride, Thrive' bus scheme.
- Tuesday 3rd June 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion.
- Saturday 7th June 10:00am until 12:30pm + More Dates
Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults).
- Thursday 12th June 7:30am until 8:30am
Dr Tabitha Stanmore invites you to uncover the fascinating world of everyday magic that shaped rural society from the 14th to the 17th centuries.
- Friday 13th June 7:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Live the childhood dream with the Silver Stage Steam Engineman Course. This course can only be taken once the bronze stage steam engineman course has been completed.
- Friday 13th June 2:30pm until 3:30pm
Hear the stories of spys, drivers, photographers and peace campaigners in this talk to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
- Sunday 15th June 10:00am until 3:00pm
Get behind the wheel from just 10 years of age and experience the thrill of learning to drive with our team of DVSA approved driving instructors.
- Tuesday 17th June 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join Caroline Nicolay for a unique workshop dedicated to painting the newly-reconstructed Iron Age roundhouse.
- 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!
- Friday 20th June 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone.
- Wednesday 2nd July 7:30pm until 8:30pm
Discover more about the exhibition 'After Sedgemoor' with historian and co-curator Tom Mayberry.
- Saturday 5th July 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Two days of rebellious discovery to mark the 340th anniversary of the Battle of Sedgemoor.
- Saturday 5th July 9:15am until 1:15pm + 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!
- Sunday 6th July 9:30am until 5:00pm + More Dates
A Road Safety Revolution - Driving lessons for 10-17 year olds in Somerset!
- Friday 18th July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
A fascinating and concise one hour tour with a focus on Castle Green in Taunton.
- Saturday 19th July 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join Avalon Archaeology for a Viking Invasion as we play host to the Viking reenactors Draca Beorder.
- Tuesday 22nd July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the The Parade within Taunton.
- Saturday 26th July 11:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry.
- Thursday 31st July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the Bath Place area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Friday 1st August 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the Church Square area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Friday 22nd August 7:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
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.
- Saturday 27th September 9:30am until 6:00pm
Join willow artist, Sarah LeBreton, for a workshop using ancient English techniques to weave your own willow basket.
- Wednesday 15th October 10:00am until 4:30pm + More Dates
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...
- Sunday 9th November 1:00pm until 3:00pm
A volunteer-led walking tour of Taunton Town in remembrance of both World Wars