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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
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
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
Somerset County Cricket Club Men's 2nd At Home Fixtures
  • Monday 8th September 11:00am until 6:00pm
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's Men's 2ndupcoming 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
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: 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
Build It Live - Westpoint Arena
If you’re planning a self build, renovating a property, or looking to add space, light and value to your current home, then Build It Live will be an essential part of your preparation! 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
Cheese and Cider on a train! - West Somerset Railway
West Somerset Railway are offering journeys from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead with Cheese and Cider on your outward journey and a cream tea on your return. View event
Bronze Steam Engineman Course
  • Thursday 18th September, 9:30am - Until Friday 19th September, 5:00pm
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
The Museum of Somerset 150th Birthday Tour
Celebrate The Museum of Somerset's 150th birthday on this bespoke tour highlighting some of the museum's most treasured objects. View event
Afternoon Tea Train - West Somerset Railway
  • Thursday 18th September 2:25pm until 5:55pm
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
A SALUTE TO KATE BUSH - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
  • Friday 19th September 7:30pm until 9:30pm
This spectacular production takes you on a journey through the career of one of the 21st century’s most iconic and beloved artists. View event
Forties Event on the West Somerset Railway
Expect a weekend celebrating the sights and sounds of the 1940s, featuring lots of musical performances, costumed performers and a range of events happening at stations along the line. View event
Discovery Tours - Avalon Archaeology
  • Wednesday 24th September 12:00pm until 1:30pm
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
Creative Craft Show - Westpoint arena
Join Westpoint Arena for some cosy crafting as they pack Westpoint full of exciting workshops, impressive features & fascinating demonstrations from industry leaders PLUS all your favourite exhibitors... 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
Craft Workshop:  Willow Baskets - Somerset Rural Life Museum
  • 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. View event
Murder Mystery Specials - West Somerset Railway
  • Saturday 27th September 7:00pm until 11:00pm
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
Wellington Carnival
  • Saturday 27th September 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Experience one of Somerset's most spectacular events as it tours through Wellington. The carnival held every September is organised by the Wellington Carnival Committee – they plan the carnival which... View event
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