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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
Somerset County Cricket Club Womens At Home Fixtures
Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's Women's teams upcoming 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
Steampunk Orchestra - The Beehive, Honiton
  • Saturday 3rd May 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Embark on a captivating journey through five decades of iconic music, enveloped in the mesmerizing glow of vintage Edison bulbs. View event
An Evening With Andy Hamilton
  • Sunday 4th May 7:30pm until 9:30pm
One of the most noted comedy writers and directors of the last few decades offers audiences a rare opportunity to catch him live on stage as he announces a handful of dates this summer. View event
VE Day Museum of Somerset
  • Monday 5th May 10:00am until 4:00pm
Come and make a VE Day flag and Lamp Lights of Peace. View event
VE Day Somerset Rural Life Museum
  • Monday 5th May 10:00am until 4:00pm
Come and make a VE Day flag and Lamp Lights of Peace. View event
VE DAY Celebrations - Chard Museum
2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Celebrate and learn more about this historic day at Chard Museum 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
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
Taunton Town Tours: Remembrance - The Museum of Somerset
A volunteer-led walking tour of Taunton Town in remembrance of both World Wars View event
Maypoles and Mischief- The Museum of Somerset
  • Friday 9th May 2:30pm until 3:30pm
This illustrated talk, by Tim Hill, looks at the social history of May celebrations, festivals and fairs. View event
Quiz Night at the Allerford inn
  • Friday 9th May 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Hosted by the Thorne Brothers in aid of the fantastic mind charity, for the second time. View event
Crossfest UK South 2025 - The Bath & West Showground
  • Saturday 10th May 9:00am until 10:00pm
Crossfest UK South 2025 is the southern counterpart to the hugely successful Manchester event, and it's coming to the Bath & West Showground! 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
Willow Baskets - Somerset Rural Life Museum
  • Saturday 10th May 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
eat:Taunton
  • Saturday 10th May 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join us at eat:Taunton food festival on Saturday 10th May from 10am-4pm for a delicious day out around Taunton Minster, Hammet Street and East Street. View event
Saturday Art Club - The Brewhouse
This regular art club offers a creative space for young people to explore a wide range of visual art styles and topics. View event
ANDY FORD’S FLIPPIN WORLD TOUR OF THE WEST COUNTRY - Tacchi Morris
  • Saturday 10th May 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Batten down the hatches!!! Andy Ford is back on the Road again to celebrate his 56th year in this business we call Show!! View event
Young Driver at The Bath & West Showground!
A Road Safety Revolution - Driving lessons for 10-17 year olds in Somerset! 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
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
Coffee and Clay - Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults). View event
SPACEFEST: MONUMENT TO CHILDHOOD - Tacchi Morris
The Year 2 SPACE Company present: ‘Monument to Childhood’, as part of SPACE Fest 2025. View event
Devon County Show - Westpoint Arena
The Devon County Show is one of the biggest events in the county calendar and is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day out sampling the many wonders of the local countryside. View event
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