Spotlight Events in Taunton and Bridgwater
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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. 

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Taunton Flower Show
Taunton Flower Show
01823 332010
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Valley Fest – Bristol’s Lakeside Food and Music Festival
Valley Fest – Bristol’s Lakeside Food and Music Festival
  • Friday 1st August, 12:00pm - Until Tuesday 5th August, 12:00pm
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Valley Fest is the best-tasting music festival in the South West. The weekend is perfect for first-time festival goers as well as families of all ages. View event
Focus Town Tour: Church Square - The Museum of Somerset
Focus Town Tour: Church Square - The Museum of Somerset
01823 255088
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Explore the historical significance of the Church Square area of Taunton on this concise town tour. View event
The Police 3.0 (A Tribute To Sting & The Police)
The Police 3.0 (A Tribute To Sting & The Police)
  • Friday 1st August 7:00pm until 11:00pm
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Professional trio bringing The Police & Sting’s greatest hits to life, we deliver high-energy performances that capture the essence of these timeless classics. View event
Taunton Town Tours: Civil War and Religion - The Museum of Somerset
Taunton Town Tours: Civil War and Religion - The Museum of Somerset
01823 255088
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Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion. View event
Meet Author Emma Carroll at Ferne
Meet Author Emma Carroll at Ferne
  • Thursday 7th August 10:30am until 12:30pm
01460 65214
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A unique opportunity to meet best selling Author Emma Carroll in our beautiful gazebo among the Willows. View event
SOMERROCK IS COMING!
SOMERROCK IS COMING!
  • Friday 8th August - Until Saturday 9th August
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Bridgwater's biggest festival - SomerRock Festival is a family friendly event over a Friday and Saturday in August. View event
Somerset County Cricket Club One Day Cup Home Games!
Somerset County Cricket Club One Day Cup Home Games!
01823 425301
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Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's One Day Cup upcoming at home fixtures View event
The Inflatable 5K - Westpoint Arena
The Inflatable 5K - Westpoint Arena
  • Saturday 9th August 9:00am until 2:30pm
020 3371 7156
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Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World’s BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course! View event
Bronze Steam Engineman Course
Bronze Steam Engineman Course
  • Thursday 14th August, 9:30am - Until Friday 15th August, 5:00pm + More Dates
01643 704996
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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
Cheese and Cider on a train! - West Somerset Railway
Cheese and Cider on a train! - West Somerset Railway
01643 704996
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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. View event
Night At The Museum - Chard museum
Night At The Museum - Chard museum
01460 65091
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CineChard HQ have not one, but two exciting events confirmed for August … On Friday 15th they have their first collaborative family venture with Chard Museum, when they'll have two screenings (a matinee... View event
Giant Flea Market - The Bath and West Showground
Giant Flea Market - The Bath and West Showground
01749 822200
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Join The Bath and West Showground for one of the most popular events held at The Showground, the Giant Flea Market! View event
Gold Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
Gold Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
01643 704996
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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
Town Tours: Taunton on the Tone - The Museum of Somerset
Town Tours: Taunton on the Tone - The Museum of Somerset
01823 255088
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A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone. View event
Somerset County Cricket Club Men's 2nd At Home Fixtures
Somerset County Cricket Club Men's 2nd At Home Fixtures
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Find out about Somerset County Cricket Club's Men's 2ndupcoming fixtures View event
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I - The Museum of Somerset
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I - The Museum of Somerset
  • Wednesday 3rd September 7:00pm until 9:00pm
01823 255088
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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... View event
Silver Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
Silver Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
  • Friday 5th September 7:00am until 5:00pm
01643 704996
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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 UNRAVELLING WILBURYS - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
THE UNRAVELLING WILBURYS - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
  • Saturday 6th September 7:30pm until 9:50pm
01823 414141
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This top tribute show is more than just a tribute – they are the complete package! With their perfect combination of brilliant musicianship and tongue in cheek humour, they have had rave reviews throughout... View event
The Museum of Somerset 150th Birthday Tour
The Museum of Somerset 150th Birthday Tour
01823 255088
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Celebrate The Museum of Somerset's 150th birthday on this bespoke tour highlighting some of the museum's most treasured objects. View event
A SALUTE TO KATE BUSH - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
A SALUTE TO KATE BUSH - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
  • Friday 19th September 7:30pm until 9:30pm
01823 414141
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This spectacular production takes you on a journey through the career of one of the 21st century’s most iconic and beloved artists. View event
Forties Event on the West Somerset Railway
Forties Event on the West Somerset Railway
01643 704996
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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. View event
Steam Engineman Taster Courses - West Somerset Railway
Steam Engineman Taster Courses - West Somerset Railway
01643 704996
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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
Craft Workshop: Willow Baskets - Somerset Rural Life Museum
Craft Workshop: Willow Baskets - Somerset Rural Life Museum
  • Saturday 27th September 9:30am until 6:00pm
01458 831197
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Join willow artist, Sarah LeBreton, for a workshop using ancient English techniques to weave your own willow basket. View event
Wellington Carnival
Wellington Carnival
  • Saturday 27th September 7:30pm until 10:00pm
07796 933064
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Experience one of Somerset's most spectacular events as it tours through Wellington. The carnival held every September is organised by the Wellington Carnival Committee – they plan the carnival which... View event
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