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The Castle at Taunton, Somerset, Luxury Castle Hotel in the West Country

 

 

Special Events at The Castle Hotel

 

The Castle at Taunton is a superb events venue, hosting regular chamber music weekends, literary lunches and special interest workshops as well as gastronomic and wine evenings.

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CASTLE HOTEL & IN TAUNTON

 

Please note: all of our menus are made from the best possible local and regional ingredients. As such, they are subject to availability and may be changed without prior notice. We thank you for your understanding.

 


 

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Somerset Song Prize Final
Sunday, 26th May at 2.30pm


Includes one of four competitions for Young Composer of the year 2013. Song for solo voice with piano accompaniment.

 

The Somerset Song Prize is a prestigious new competition, promoted and organised by Taunton & Somerset Music, Drama & Dance Festival.

 

The competition offers an opportunity to hear the breadth of song repertoire from much loved composers and a range of young artists from across the country.

 

This is a two day competition and the final will be held in The Castle's Music Room on 26th May at 2.30pm. Tickets are £35, including recital and finger buffet.

 

Tickets can be purchased at Taunton Tourist Information Centre

Tel: 01823 336344


 


 

Family Fun Day - Bank Holiday Monday, 27th May

TAUNTON FAMILY FUN DAY

"Taunton High Street 27th May 2013 - for more details click here for the Family Fun Day flyer."


 


 

Somerfest - 15 June 2013

Somerfest

Saturday, 15th June 2013

 

Join the midsummer celebration in Taunton town centre! For more details, click here.


 


 

The Castle Garden Party, Sunday, 7th July 2013

The Castle Summer Garden Party £59pp

Sunday, 7th July 2013 from 12.30pm

 

Join us for THE Somerset summer event - The Castle's Annual Garden Party. Enjoy an afternoon in our Norman garden with a glass of Pimms on arrival, plenty of fresh local food and live jazz.

 

MENU

Afternoon Tea Selection
Scones, Jam and Clotted Cream
Carrot Cake / Lemon Drizzle / Chocolate Brownie / Fresh Fruit Tarts
Finger Sandwiches

 

Salads
Heritage Tomato and Basil Pesto Salad
Spiced Couscous and Coriander
Classic Caesar Salad
Grilled Courgette with Pine Nut and Feta
Cornish New Season Potato and Chive Salad
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables
Selection of Home Made Breads

 

Fish
A selection of Fresh Market fish and Shellfish including;
Lynmouth Bay Lobster, Langoustine, Brixham Crab, Carlingford Lough Oysters, Smoked Mackerel and Poached Loch Duart Salmon

 

Meat
Rabbit and Pigeon Terrine
Chicken Liver Parfait

 

From the BBQ
Lamb and Pork Kebabs
Skewered Prawns
Hot Dogs
 Spiced Cajun Chicken Wings

 

Desserts
Strawberry and Champagne Jelly
Lemon Tart
Cheese Board

 

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Please note: all of our menus are made from the best possible local and regional ingredients. As such, they are subject to availability and may be changed without prior notice. We thank you for your understanding.


 

The Castle Summer Wedding Fayre - Sunday, 14th July 2013

The Castle Summer Wedding Fayre with Love Actually Weddings
Sunday, 14th July 2013

 

Following the enormous success of our January Wedding Fayre, The Castle will host another Love Acutally Wedding Fayre on Sunday, 14th July from 11.30am - 4.00pm. Admission is FREE plus you will receive a goody bag and glass of fizz on arrival.

 

As always, there will be plenty of local wedding suppliers on hand to help with planning your special day and our Events Team would be happy to show you around The Castle to discuss our special wedding packages which start from just £45 per person.

 

Mark your calendars and don't miss out!

 

P.S. Our next Winter Wedding Fayre is Sunday, 12 January 2014!

 


 

The Castle's Autumn Gastronomic

The Castle Dining Club Autumn Gastronomic
Thursday, 17th October 2013 at 7pm

 

Details TBC

 


Henry Bloefeld : Squeezing the Orange Literary Lunch

Henry Bloefeld
Squeezing the Orange : Life's Great Adventure - And the Cricket Too!
Thursday, 21st November 2013

 

Nicknamed “Blowers” by the late Brian Johnston, Henry Calthorpe Blofeld is one of the best known and best loved sports’ journalists of all time. With his trademark bow-tie, his unmistakeably fruity tones and his delightfully idiosyncratic observations, both on and off the cricket field, Blowers has become a national institution.

 

A consummate showman, raconteur, collector, gourmet and connoisseur of fine wines, Henry Blofeld was born in Norfolk and educated at Eton and Cambridge. Had it not been for a serious injury - hit by a bus while riding a bicycle to the Eton cricket ground in 1957 - it is likely he would have fulfilled his early promise as a wicket keeper/batsman, but he settled for writing and broadcasting instead. He joined the legendary Test Match Special team in 1972.

 

During his career as a journalist and a commentator, he has travelled extensively to the many parts of the world where cricket is played, most particularly to Australia where he spent several years.

 

Although beset by illness (including major heart surgery in 1999), HenryBlofeld’s philosophy on life is a simple one: live every day as though it were your last and squeeze every last drop out of every waking moment. Even now, at the age of seventy-four, he continues to play by his own rules.

 

In Squeezing the Orange Blowers looks back affectionately on his childhood and his colourful career with all the wit and good humour which is the hallmark of this remarkable and quintessential Englishman.

 

Join us for what promises to be a highly entertaining lunch!

 

Tickets for talk & 3-course set lunch with wine: £45

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Exeter Cathedral Choir

Exeter Cathedral Choir
Friday, 6th December at 7pm

Details TBC.

 


Christmas Parties at The Castle Hotel Taunton

Christmas Parties at The Castle

 

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