Tourism Events
- Thursday 19th June, 9:30am - Until Friday 20th June, 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 20th June 1:00pm until 3:00pm + 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 21st June + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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 21st June 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
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 22nd June 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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.
- Thursday 26th June 2:25pm until 5:55pm + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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.
- Saturday 28th June 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 civil war and religion.
- Sunday 29th June 12:25pm until 5:55pm + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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...
- Wednesday 2nd 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.
- Wednesday 2nd July 7:30pm until 8:30pm
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Discover more about the exhibition 'After Sedgemoor' with historian and co-curator Tom Mayberry.
- Saturday 5th July 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
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.
- Saturday 5th July 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!
- Sunday 13th July 12:25pm until 6:00pm + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Saturday 26th July 7:00pm until 11:00pm + More Dates
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
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!
- Sunday 27th July 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Chard Museum, Godworthy House, High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QB
Join Chard Museum for their Chard heritage, music and arts festival
- 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.
- 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.
- Wednesday 3rd September 7:00pm until 9:00pm
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
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...
- 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.