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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. 
Food and Drink Events
Saxon Cookery Workshop - Avalon Archaeology
  • Saturday 8th March 10:00am until 4:00pm
Learn how to cook Saxon-style with Craig Brooks, author of the 'Eat like a Viking' cookbooks. Step back in time into the heart of Anglo-Saxon cuisine. View event
Fish and Chips on a train! - WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
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... View event
The Quantock Belle Dining Train - West Somerset Railway
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. View event
Afternoon Tea Train - West Somerset Railway
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. View event