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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. 
Tourism Events
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
Taunton Town Tours: Industrial Taunton - The Museum of Somerset
  • Friday 10th October 11:00am until 1:00pm
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry. 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
Gold Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
  • Monday 13th October 7:00am until 5:00pm
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
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
Beyond Van Gogh - Westpoint Arena
Westpoint Exeter is set to host a stunning immersive show which brings the masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh thrillingly to life in one unforgettable cinematic multimedia experience. View event
The Museum of Somerset 150th Birthday Tour
  • Thursday 16th October 11:00am until 5:00pm
Celebrate The Museum of Somerset's 150th birthday on this bespoke tour highlighting some of the museum's most treasured objects. View event
Focus Town Tour: Bath Place - The Museum of Somerset
  • Saturday 18th October 11:00am until 12:00pm
Explore the historical significance of the Bath Place area of Taunton on this concise town tour. View event
Town Tours: Taunton on the Tone - The Museum of Somerset
  • Tuesday 21st October 11:00am until 1:00pm
A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone. View event
Focus Town Tour: Church Square - The Museum of Somerset
  • Thursday 30th October 11:00am until 12:00pm
Explore the historical significance of the Church Square area of Taunton on this concise town tour. View event
Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2025
  • Monday 3rd November 6:30pm until 11:00pm
Watch dozens of dazzling illuminated floats parade through the streets of Burnham-On-Sea, this is an amazing spectacle! View event
Taunton Town Tours: Remembrance
  • Sunday 9th November 1:00pm until 3:00pm
This volunteer-led tour considers how the people of Somerset and especially Taunton responded to the challenges of the World Wars. Recruitment and mobilisation of the county infantry and yeomanry will... 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
Westpoint Equestrian Fair - Westpoint Arena
Explore a curated selection of high-quality trade stands, offering everything from premium equestrian wear and tack to unique handmade items, equine health products, and rural lifestyle goods. View event