Tourism Events
- Saturday 9th August + 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.
- Saturday 9th August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
In this exhibition six artists display works inspired by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage's poem 'Fugitives' dedicated to the National Landscapes of the UK.
- Sunday 10th August 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.
- Wednesday 13th August 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 14th August, 9:30am - Until Friday 15th August, 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!
- Thursday 14th August 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.
- Saturday 16th August 11:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the The Parade within Taunton.
- Wednesday 20th August 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry.
- Thursday 21st August 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 22nd August 7:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
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.
- Friday 22nd August 11:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the Bath Place area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Monday 25th August 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.
- Thursday 28th August 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone.
- Saturday 30th August 11:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the Church Square area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Wednesday 3rd September 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Elizabethan theatre is thriving, and Queen Elizabeth takes centre stage in a Tudor musical packed with intrigue, rivalry, and laughter. Join the Museum of Somerset in the museum courtyard for a royally...
- Thursday 4th September 11:00am until 1:00pm
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion.
- 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.
- Friday 12th September 1:00pm until 2:00pm
A fascinating and concise one hour tour with a focus on Castle Green in Taunton.
- Thursday 18th September 11:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Celebrate The Museum of Somerset's 150th birthday on this bespoke tour highlighting some of the museum's most treasured objects.
- Saturday 20th September 10:00am until 6:00pm + More Dates
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.
- Friday 26th September 9:15am until 1:15pm + 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!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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!
- Sunday 9th November 1:00pm until 3:00pm
A volunteer-led walking tour of Taunton Town in remembrance of both World Wars