Tourism Events
- Thursday 6th February, 11:00am - Until Thursday 6th March, 12:30pm
A hands-on session, for children being home educated, to learn about the Iron Age, the Romans, the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings.
- 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...
- Saturday 1st March 2:00pm until 3:30pm
Explore archaeological reconstructions from prehistory to the medieval period.
- Thursday 6th March 2:30pm until 3:30pm
Join Tom Mayberry as he explores Somerset's rural life through the legacy of photography from the 1850's onwards.
- Thursday 6th March 7:00pm until 8:30pm
Curator of Art at the Royal Air Force Museum Julia Beaumont-Jones discusses the lives and works of women artists during the second World War.
- 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.
- Thursday 13th March 10:00am until 11:30am
Learn about the last bottle brick kiln in Somerset and enjoy a guided tour around the Museum followed by a tile-making demonstration.
- Saturday 15th March 11:00am until 5:00pm
Join Avalon Archaeology around the warming fire for captivating stories from vibrant storytellers, featuring magical Hare tales, daring emperors, and legendary heroes. Fun for the whole family!
- Saturday 22nd March + 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.
- Saturday 29th March 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!
- Monday 21st April 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 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.