General Events
- Wednesday 21st May + More Dates
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.
- Monday 6th January, 11:00am - Until Wednesday 31st December, 4:00pm
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe Gardens.
- Saturday 24th May 10:00am until 3:00pm + More Dates
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,...
- Sunday 25th May 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
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.
- Monday 26th May 2:25pm until 5:55pm + More Dates
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.
- 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.
- Thursday 29th May 9:00am until 6:00pm + More Dates
The Show will feature a plethora of activities, demonstrations and entertainment; including interactive activities, fast pace excitement in the Main Ring and a much-enhanced food hall experience.
- Thursday 29th May 12:25pm until 5:55pm + More Dates
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...
- Friday 30th May 10:30am until 6:00pm + More Dates
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's Women's teams upcoming fixtures
- Friday 30th May 11:00am until 6:00pm + More Dates
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's men's 1st teams upcoming at home fixtures
- Sunday 1st June
Free rides on vintages buses throughout the day!
- Sunday 1st June 12:25pm until 6:00pm + More Dates
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.
- Tuesday 3rd June 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion.
- Thursday 5th June 10:00am until 6:00pm + More Dates
Join The West Somerset Railway for our annual celebration of all things diesels between Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th of June, plus a Mixed Traction Day on Sunday 8th June.
- Friday 6th June 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Fab prizes - great fun - cheap night out for all!
- Saturday 7th June 10:00am until 12:30pm + More Dates
Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults).
- Saturday 7th June 11:00am until 6:00pm
Watch the England vs West Indies international match at The Cooper Associates County Ground!
- Saturday 7th June 7:30pm until 9:00pm
Max Fulham is bringing his unique flavour of stand-up comedy and ventriloquism to Taunton. An evening of never-seen-before nonsense!
- Sunday 8th June 2:30pm until 3:30pm
The Gala Performance provides a showcase for some of the best performances from the Taunton Festival of the Arts Music, Drama and Dance events held throughout the year.
- Tuesday 10th June 11:00am until 6:00pm + More Dates
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's Men's 2ndupcoming fixtures
- 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.
- Saturday 14th June 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Unique finds, retro collectables and a vast variety of vintage items make this the West Country's premier antiques event.
- Saturday 14th June 10:00am until 3:00pm
The Midsummer Fayre is a one-day festival that takes place annually on the second Saturday in June around Wellington’s Market Square, All Saints Church and Market Hall.