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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. 
Tourism Events
Rover tickets - West somerset railway
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. View event
Bronze Steam Engineman Course
  • Sunday 6th April, 9:30am - Until Monday 7th April, 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! 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 Highs and Lows of a Museum Manager - The Museum of Somerset
  • Friday 11th April 2:30pm until 3:30pm
A collection of real-life stories from the Museum-world as told by South West Heritage Trust Operations Manager Susie Simmons. 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
Steam Engineman Taster Courses - West Somerset Railway
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! View event
Taunton Town Tours: Remembrance - The Museum of Somerset
A volunteer-led walking tour of Taunton Town in remembrance of both World Wars View event
Maypoles and Mischief- The Museum of Somerset
  • Friday 9th May 2:30pm until 3:30pm
This illustrated talk, by Tim Hill, looks at the social history of May celebrations, festivals and fairs. View event
Cheese and Cider on a train! - West Somerset Railway
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. View event
Taunton Town Tours: Civil War and Religion - The Museum of Somerset
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion. View event
Silver Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
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. View event
Antique & Collectors Fair
Unique finds, retro collectables and a vast variety of vintage items make this the West Country's premier antiques event. View event
Wellington Midsummer Fayre
  • 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. View event
Gold Stage - Steam Engineman Course - West Somerset Railway
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. View event