What's On

Community Events

Mon07Apr Dinosaur Sculpture Trail

7 Apr - 30 Sep 2025
Dinosaur Sculpture Trail
Dinosaur Sculpture Trail at Coates English Willow
Mon07Apr Dinosaur Sculpture Trail

7 Apr - 30 Sep 2025
Dinosaur Sculpture Trail
Dinosaur Sculpture Trail at Coates English Willow
Tue01Jul The Flying Scotsman at West Somerset Railway

1 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2026
The Flying Scotsman at West Somerset Railway
The Flying Scotsman at The West Somerset Railway

More community events

Exhibitions and Talks

Fri28Feb What's on at the Somerset Heritage Centre

28 Feb - 25 Jul 2025
What's on at the Somerset Heritage Centre
Events at Somerset Heritage Centre.
Sat22Mar The Portman Family

22 Mar - 31 Dec 2025
The Portman Family
Explore the fascinating history of the Portman family and their Hestercombe estate.
Sun06Apr The Lighter Side

6 Apr - 31 Dec 2025
The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe

More exhibitions and talks

Sporting Events

Fri30May Somerset County Cricket Club - 50-over One Day Cup matches.

30 May - 31 Jul 2025
Somerset County Cricket Club - 50-over One Day Cup matches.
50-over One Day Cup matches.
Fri30May Somerset County Cricket Club - T20 Vitality Blast

30 May - 31 Jul 2025
Somerset County Cricket Club - T20 Vitality Blast
SCCC T20 Vitality Blast matches...
Sun01Mar Taunton Half Marathon and Kids Kilometre 2026

1 Mar 2026
Taunton Half Marathon and Kids Kilometre 2026
Back for it’s 40th Edition, the Taunton Half Marathon returns in 2026.

More sporting events

Theatre Events

Fri22Aug An Evening with John Cleese

22 Aug 2025
An Evening with John Cleese
Spend an evening in the company of the legendary comic John Cleese
Fri19Sep A Salute to Kate Bush

19 Sep 2025
A Salute to Kate Bush
A journey through the career of one of the 21st century’s most iconic and beloved artists
Sat01Nov Hometown Glory

1 Nov 2025
Hometown Glory
The ultimate tribute to Adele that is setting theatres alight all over the world.

More theatre events

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