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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. 
Learning, Education Events
Prehistoric Paints and Pigments - Avalon Archaeology
  • Tuesday 17th June 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join Caroline Nicolay for a unique workshop dedicated to painting the newly-reconstructed Iron Age roundhouse. View event
Bronze Steam Engineman Course
  • Thursday 19th June, 9:30am - Until Friday 20th June, 5:00pm + More Dates
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
Home Education - Avalon Archaeology
  • Thursday 19th June 11:00am until 1:30pm
A hands-on session, for children being home educated, to learn about the Iron Age, the Romans, the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings. 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 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
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
Remembering the  Monmouth Rebellion - The Museum of Somerset
  • Wednesday 2nd July 7:30pm until 8:30pm
Discover more about the exhibition 'After Sedgemoor' with historian and co-curator Tom Mayberry. View event
Rebellion! - The Museum of Somerset
Two days of rebellious discovery to mark the 340th anniversary of the Battle of Sedgemoor. 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
Young Driver at The Bath & West Showground!
A Road Safety Revolution - Driving lessons for 10-17 year olds in Somerset! View event
Coffee and Clay - Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
  • Tuesday 8th July 10:00am until 12:30pm
Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults). 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
Viking Invasion - Avalon Archaeology
  • Saturday 19th July 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join Avalon Archaeology for a Viking Invasion as we play host to the Viking reenactors Draca Beorder. View event
Focus Town Tour: The Parade - The Museum of Somerset
Explore the historical significance of the The Parade within Taunton. 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Titanic Exhibition - Westpoint Exeter
Experience the story of the Titanic as you’ve never before. Trace its journey from the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, through its fateful voyage and sinking, to its rediscovery at the bottom of... View event
The Ark of History:  Taunton Castle and Museum
  • Thursday 16th October 7:30am until 8:30am
Celebrate 150 years of The Museum of Somerset with this evening talk by Tom Mayberry exploring the museum's fascinating history. View event
October Half Term: My Favourite Things Birthday Party
Celebrate the museum's 150th birthday by making a party hat and bag. Follow the new 'My Favourite Things' trail and fill up your party bag with creations inspired by the collections. View event
Taunton Town Tours: Remembrance - The Museum of Somerset
  • Sunday 9th November 1:00pm until 3:00pm
A volunteer-led walking tour of Taunton Town in remembrance of both World Wars View event