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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
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
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
Taunton Town FC Home fixtures
Here are the dates for the rest of the season 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
RULE THE WORLD - Tacchi Morris Arts Centre
  • Friday 31st January 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Rule The World return to Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre due to popular demand after wowing audiences with their incredible and accurate portrayal of Take That. They bring you a concert that features all of... View event
The Frog Prince - Belfrey Theatre
Wellington Theatre Company Presents 'The Frog Prince' a pantomime by Andrew O'Leary View event
Taunton Warriors Home Games
The Taunton 2nd XV is made up of aspirational local players who have ambitions to reach the Titans squad. They train on a Tuesday and Thursday evening alongside the Titans. The Warriors are in a local... View event
White Clay House Workshop - Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
Make a white clay house for a tea light and adorn it with special Bridgwater roof tiles. View event
Counterfeit Sixties Show @ McMillan Theatre
  • Saturday 1st February 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Counterfeit Group Ltd & The McMillan Theatre Present - The Ultimate Live 60s Music Show 2025 / 14th Anniversary UK Tour View event
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
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