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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. 
Community Events
Festival of Imbolc - Avalon Archaeology
  • Sunday 2nd February 10:00am until 4:00pm
Celebrate the ancient Festival of Imbolc with a variety of crafts and celebrations. View event
Silent Book Club - Somerset Heritage Centre
Bring your own book and read with a cuppa and a biscuit in quiet camaraderie with likeminded bookworms in the Somerset Studies Library surrounded by the history of Somerset. View event
Wellington Charter Day
  • Saturday 1st March 11:00am until 2:00pm
Around the first Saturday in March, Wellington fills with noise, bustle and pageantry as we see an enactment of the arrival of Wellington’s first Market Charter, granted by Henry III in 1244, and the messenger... View event
Wellington Midsummer Fayre
  • Saturday 14th June 10:00am until 3:00pm
The Midsummer Fayre is a one-day festival that takes place annually on the second Saturday in June around Wellington’s Market Square, All Saints Church and Market Hall. View event
Somerset Armed Forces Day
  • Saturday 5th July 10:00am until 6:00pm
Somerset Armed Forces Day is a FREE Funday on Saturday 5th July '25 View event