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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
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
Focus Town Tour: The Parade - The Museum of Somerset
Explore the historical significance of the The Parade within Taunton. 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
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
Somerset County Cricket Club One Day Cup Home Games!
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's One Day Cup upcoming at home fixtures 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
Taunton Town Tours: Industrial Taunton - The Museum of Somerset
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry. 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
Gold Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
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. View event
Focus Town Tour: Bath Place - The Museum of Somerset
Explore the historical significance of the Bath Place area of Taunton on this concise town tour. 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
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
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
Focus Town Tour: Church Square - The Museum of Somerset
Explore the historical significance of the Church Square area of Taunton on this concise town tour. 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
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I - The Museum of Somerset
  • Wednesday 3rd September 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Elizabethan theatre is thriving, and Queen Elizabeth takes centre stage in a Tudor musical packed with intrigue, rivalry, and laughter. Join the Museum of Somerset in the museum courtyard for a royally... View event
Taunton Town Tours: Civil War and Religion - The Museum of Somerset
  • Thursday 4th September 11:00am until 1:00pm
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion. View event
Silver Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
  • Friday 5th September 7:00am until 5:00pm
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. View event
THE UNRAVELLING WILBURYS - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
  • Saturday 6th September 7:30pm until 9:50pm
This top tribute show is more than just a tribute – they are the complete package! With their perfect combination of brilliant musicianship and tongue in cheek humour, they have had rave reviews throughout... View event
Painting Workshop with Charron Pugsley Hill
  • Sunday 7th September 10:30am until 4:00pm
Paint Flowers or Trees with Charron Pugsley-Hill's newest Wellbeing and Painting Workshop at Moorland 7th September 2025 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
Focus Town Tour: Castle Green - The Museum of Somerset
  • Friday 12th September 1:00pm until 2:00pm
A fascinating and concise one hour tour with a focus on Castle Green in Taunton. View event
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