Learning, Education Events
- Sunday 6th July 9:00am until 5:00pm
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Two days of rebellious discovery to mark the 340th anniversary of the Battle of Sedgemoor.
- Sunday 6th July 9:30am until 5:00pm + More Dates
The Royal Bath & West Society, The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN
A Road Safety Revolution - Driving lessons for 10-17 year olds in Somerset!
- Tuesday 8th July 10:00am until 12:30pm
Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4DB
Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults).
- Thursday 10th July 11:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone.
- Saturday 12th July 10:30am until 12:00pm
Westmill Wind Farm & Solar Park, B4508, Watchfield, Swindon, SN6 8TH
**PLEASE NOTE: You must BOOK IN ADVANCE for this one-off event. This allows us to plan for capacity and guards against turning unbooked visitors away on the day.**
- Friday 18th July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
A fascinating and concise one hour tour with a focus on Castle Green in Taunton.
- Saturday 19th July 10:00am until 4:00pm
Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT
Join Avalon Archaeology for a Viking Invasion as we play host to the Viking reenactors Draca Beorder.
- Tuesday 22nd July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Explore the historical significance of the The Parade within Taunton.
- Wednesday 23rd July 12:00pm until 1:30pm + More Dates
Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT
Explore archaeological reconstructions from prehistory to the medieval period. Discounted entry for green-travel options as part of the 'Step, Ride, Thrive' bus scheme.
- Saturday 26th July 11:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry.
- Thursday 31st July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Explore the historical significance of the Bath Place area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Friday 1st August 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Explore the historical significance of the Church Square area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Tuesday 5th August 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion.
- Sunday 10th August 10:30am until 12:00pm
Westmill Wind Farm & Solar Park, B4508, Watchfield, Swindon, SN6 8TH
**PLEASE NOTE: You must BOOK IN ADVANCE for this one-off event. This allows us to plan for capacity and guards against turning unbooked visitors away on the day.**
- Thursday 14th August, 9:30am - Until Friday 15th August, 5:00pm + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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!
- Friday 22nd August 7:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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 5th September 7:00am until 5:00pm
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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.
- Thursday 18th September 11:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Celebrate The Museum of Somerset's 150th birthday on this bespoke tour highlighting some of the museum's most treasured objects.
- Friday 26th September 9:15am until 1:15pm + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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 9:30am until 6:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join willow artist, Sarah LeBreton, for a workshop using ancient English techniques to weave your own willow basket.
- Wednesday 15th October 10:00am until 4:30pm + More Dates
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
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...
- Thursday 16th October 7:30am until 8:30am
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Celebrate 150 years of The Museum of Somerset with this evening talk by Tom Mayberry exploring the museum's fascinating history.
- Tuesday 28th October 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
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.
- Sunday 9th November 1:00pm until 3:00pm
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
A volunteer-led walking tour of Taunton Town in remembrance of both World Wars