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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. 
General Events
Illuminate 2024
  • Friday 22nd November, 4:45pm - Until Monday 30th December, 8:00pm
Hestercombe is proud to present Illuminate, with a dazzling new display. View event
Icescape Westpoint - Westpoint Arena
  • Thursday 12th December, 10:00am - Until Sunday 5th January, 8:00pm
This winter, prepare for an extraordinary adventure as Icescape brings Exeter’s largest undercover ice rink to the main arena at Westpoint! Whether you’re gliding across the ice with friends and family... View event
Panto Train - West Somerset Railway
Immerse yourself in a Panto experience with flair! Join beloved Panto characters for a vibrant trip from Bishops Lydeard to Williton, complete with abundant audience interaction! View event
McMillan Theatre - Aladdin
After the huge success of 'Beauty & the Beast', James & Murphy Productions are back for another year with Aladdin. View event
Pinocchio - Taunton Brewhouse
When the puppet Pinocchio magically springs to life, woodcarver Geppetto is astounded. How could this be? But just as the pair starts to figure out a life together, Pinocchio’s mischievous ways lead him... View event
Taunton Town FC Home fixtures
Here are the dates for the rest of the season View event
Taunton Racecourse 2024 Fixtures
  • Monday 30th December 12:25pm until 3:58pm
Taunton Racecourse in Somerset is England's youngest jumps racecourse and one of the most beautifully located in the country, with outstanding views to the wooded slopes of the Blackdown Hills, yet only... View event
The Quiz Hosts at Landing Light
  • Monday 30th December 8:00pm until 10:30pm
Why not start your week at the Landing Light in Weston Super Mare to get your brains working on our Quiz? View event
Pay What You Can This Jan
  • Wednesday 1st January - Until Friday 31st January
For 2025, pay what you can in Jan (uary). View event
Toddler Explorers - The Museum of Somerset
Bring your little ones to the Museum for a fun-filled session of play and active learning. View event
BSO NEW YEAR VIENNESE GALA
  • Friday 3rd January 7:30pm until 9:30pm
The swirling majesty and joyous sounds of the traditional Viennese Gala will see you spinning into the New Year with a flourish! This year’s sparkling concert brings you all of your favourite waltzes,... View event
Annual Book Sale
  • Monday 6th January, 11:00am - Until Sunday 2nd February, 4:00pm
Hestercombe is holding a Book Sale in the Column Room inside Hestercombe House. View event
The Lighter Side Exhibition
  • Monday 6th January, 11:00am - Until Wednesday 31st December, 4:00pm
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe Gardens. View event
Watson, The Final Problem - The Brewhouse
  • Thursday 9th January 7:30pm until 8:30pm
Watson. An old soldier with a few bruises and a cracking story to tell. View event
Craft in the Archives - Somerset Heritage Centre
  • Saturday 11th January 10:00am until 12:30pm
Bring your knitting needles! Discover vintage craft patterns and learn how to find even more at our craft-themed, knit-and-natter with a pop-up display. View event
Taunton Titans Home Games
Come and see the Taunton Titans in all their glory at Veritas Park, with great ticket prices and under 16s free! Pre-Match lunches available for all games. View event
Wassail - Somerset Rural Life Museum
  • Saturday 11th January, 7:30pm - Until Saturday 18th January, 10:00pm
Take part in the ancient wassail custom with dancing, drinking and merrymaking! View event
Giving & Living 2025 - Westpoint Exeter
The Giving & Living tradeshow offers the first opportunity of the year for buyers to secure the very latest unusual and exclusive Gift & Home and Coast & Tourism items. There’s a wide range of general... View event
Coffee and Clay - Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults). View event
Home Education Sessions - Avalon Archaeology
A hands-on session, for children being home educated, to learn about the Iron Age, the Romans, the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings. View event
Chocolatier Experience 2025
  • Friday 17th January, 8:30am - Until Friday 21st February, 2:00pm
Chocolate making experience day, including two course lunch. View event
Wassail - Chard Museum
  • Sunday 19th January 6:00pm until 11:59pm
Join Chard Museum for Merry-ment and toasts to good health! View event
Museum Tour and  Tile-Making Demonstration - Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
Learn about the last bottle brick kiln in Somerset and enjoy a guided tour around the Museum followed by a tile-making demonstration. View event
Needle Felt a Character Dog or Cat - The Brewhouse
  • Friday 24th January 10:00am until 3:30pm
Let your imagination go walkies with this fun needle felting workshop! You’ll learn how to create a character dog or cat on a wire armature. This class is suitable for beginners or those with some experience,... View event
Beowulf Storytelling - Avalon Archaeology
  • Saturday 25th January 4:00pm until 6:00pm
Experience storytelling Saxon-style with a performance of Beowulf around the fire in longhall. View event
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