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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
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: Industrial Taunton - The Museum of Somerset
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry. 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
Murder Mystery Specials - West Somerset Railway
Do you see yourself as Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes? Well, the West Somerset Railway's Murder Mystery season is a must for all you amateur crime fighters! View event
Heritage, music and arts festival - Chard Museum
Join Chard Museum for their Chard heritage, music and arts festival View event
Tauntons Vintage & Salvage Fair 2025
  • Sunday 27th July 10:00am until 3:00pm
A range of stalls selling some great items 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
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
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
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
Paignton Dog Show - Westpoint Arena
The Paignton Dog Show is back at Westpoint from Friday 1st August – Sunday 3rd August 2025! View event
Taunton Flower Show
Enjoy a vibrant festival in Taunton surrounded by flowers View event
Valley Fest – Bristol’s Lakeside Food and Music Festival
  • Friday 1st August, 12:00pm - Until Tuesday 5th August, 12:00pm
Valley Fest is the best-tasting music festival in the South West. The weekend is perfect for first-time festival goers as well as families of all ages. 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
The Police 3.0 (A Tribute To Sting & The Police)
  • Friday 1st August 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Professional trio bringing The Police & Sting’s greatest hits to life, we deliver high-energy performances that capture the essence of these timeless classics. 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
Meet Author Emma Carroll at Ferne
  • Thursday 7th August 10:30am until 12:30pm
A unique opportunity to meet best selling Author Emma Carroll in our beautiful gazebo among the Willows. View event
SOMERROCK IS COMING!
  • Friday 8th August - Until Saturday 9th August
Bridgwater's biggest festival - SomerRock Festival is a family friendly event over a Friday and Saturday in August. View event
Focus Town Tour: Castle Green - The Museum of Somerset
A fascinating and concise one hour tour with a focus on Castle Green in Taunton. 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
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
The Inflatable 5K - Westpoint Arena
  • Saturday 9th August 9:00am until 2:30pm
Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World’s BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course! View event
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