Events in Taunton From 13th April – 19th April 2026

You can find a mix of events across Taunton this week, from art workshops at St Mary's Church hall and Hestercombe Gardens to lectures on wildlife shifts since the 19th century. Workshops at Taunton Museum explore tone and colour using materials linked to Somerset’s wool trade history, while sessions at Brendon Books CIC examine ecological changes in the Avalon Marshes. Families can try Easter crafts at Taunton Park playgrounds or join child-focused events like the half-term disco at St Andrew's Centre. Live music ranges from medieval crumhorn performances held during heritage evenings to 80s electropop nights at The Lawns Social Club on Bridge Street and other venues along the High Street corridor. Outdoor activities include equestrian training sessions run by local riding groups in designated zones of the Blackdown Hills, accessible via public footpaths.

All events reflect Taunton’s calm but active civic rhythm, local knowledge shared across spaces like Vivary Park or Taunton Library’s Heritage Reading Room. Check listings below for times and venue details including access points from key transport hubs: the railway station, Cambria Farm Park and Ride site, M5 Junction 25 bus routes, and Great Western Railway services to Exeter or Bristol via Bridgwater & Taunton College shuttle stops.

Events are planned with current logistics in mind, traffic congestion near town centre junctions and parking availability at high-use sites. Free entry is standard across public venues including civic halls and green spaces; admission charges only apply for special exhibitions, such as curated displays held in the refurbished 19th-century market building on Market Square.

These listings show how Taunton continues to balance its medieval roots with modern needs through accessible programming supported by consistent local funding.