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Elizabethan Welcome Tours

Enjoy a fascinating outside tour lasting around 40 minutes.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Meet at the finger post sign at 11.00 am or 1.30 pm and discover the all about the history, architecture and much more of Montacute house and why it is where it is. Tours only run if weather permitting.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome.

Meeting point

Meet at the finger post sign for tour start point, outside reception.

Accessibility

Headsets available for those requiring them upon request. Dogs welcome.

Upcoming events

Event

Egg Easter Hunt at Montacute House 

Are you ready for some fun!!

Event summary

on
5 Apr to 23 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 18 other dates or times
Event

Play croquet on the cedar lawn. 

Borrow mallets and balls from our visitor reception and have yourself a fun game of croquet. Shorter mallets available for shorter players.

Event summary

on
24 Apr to 28 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 132 other dates or times
Event

Croquet coaching days 

Learn anything from holding the mallet to making that tricky hoop... we all need a little coaching

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on
24 May to 30 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

See and hear history come to life with the Taunton Garrison 

Experience the sounds and smells .

Event summary

on
28 May to 31 May 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 3 other dates or times