Tourism Events
- Tuesday 1st July + More Dates
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.
- Tuesday 1st July 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
In this exhibition six artists display works inspired by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage's poem 'Fugitives' dedicated to the National Landscapes of the UK.
- Wednesday 2nd July 12:00pm until 1:30pm + More Dates
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
Discover more about the exhibition 'After Sedgemoor' with historian and co-curator Tom Mayberry.
- Thursday 3rd July 12:25pm until 5:55pm + More Dates
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...
- Saturday 5th July 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
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
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 6th July 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
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 10th July 11:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone.
- Sunday 13th July 12:25pm until 6:00pm + More Dates
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
A fascinating and concise one hour tour with a focus on Castle Green in Taunton.
- Saturday 19th July 10:00am until 4:00pm
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
Explore the historical significance of the The Parade within Taunton.
- Thursday 24th July 2:25pm until 5:55pm + More Dates
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 26th July 11:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry.
- Saturday 26th July 7:00pm until 11:00pm + More Dates
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
Join Chard Museum for their Chard heritage, music and arts festival
- Thursday 31st July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
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
Explore the historical significance of the Church Square area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Tuesday 5th August 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion.
- Thursday 14th August, 9:30am - Until Friday 15th August, 5:00pm + More Dates
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 22nd August 7:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
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
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
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
Celebrate The Museum of Somerset's 150th birthday on this bespoke tour highlighting some of the museum's most treasured objects.