{"id":1997,"date":"2024-09-25T11:57:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T10:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/?post_type=visiting-tab&#038;p=1997"},"modified":"2025-01-28T10:19:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:19:31","slug":"group-tours","status":"publish","type":"visiting-tab","link":"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/visiting-tab\/group-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-block mb-6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3184-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1868\" style=\"width:357px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3184-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3184-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3184-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3184-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3184-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3184-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gallery Tours <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the Museum\u2019s permanent collections and galleries with a gallery tour for a small group during our opening hours or a private view of the Museum outside normal opening hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gallery Tours: <\/strong>The minimum group size is 8 people and the maximum is 45. The cost is \u00a34.50 per person. Catering is available.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Private Views:<\/strong> The minimum group size is 20 people and the maximum is 250.&nbsp;&nbsp;Catering is available. The cost is \u00a312.50 per person or \u00a316.00 including a glass of wine. Each private view lasts two hours and includes a tour of the Museum\u2019s collections and galleries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex is-content-justification-center\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" data-modal=\"true\" data-target=\"visit\">Make an enquiry<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-block mb-6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Group Visits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer special, early-evening visits for youth groups. The visit includes a trail around the Museum, object handling and a craft activity.&nbsp;We can also try to personalise your visit to help with particular projects or badge work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available time slots are:<\/strong><br>5.30 pm \u2013 7.00 pm<br>6.00 pm \u2013 7.30 pm<br>6.30 pm \u2013 8.00 pm<br>The minimum number is 20 children, and the maximum is 60. The cost is \u00a34.50 per child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex is-content-justification-center\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" data-modal=\"true\" data-target=\"visit\">Make an enquiry<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3436-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1873\" style=\"width:357px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3436-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3436-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3436-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3436-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3436-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2694-3436-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-block mb-6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Taunton-Castle-and-Entrance-to-Museum-Joan-Ley-SHC-SCC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1914\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Taunton-Castle-and-Entrance-to-Museum-Joan-Ley-SHC-SCC.jpg 800w, https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Taunton-Castle-and-Entrance-to-Museum-Joan-Ley-SHC-SCC-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Town Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteer-led, walking tours of Taunton town centre are available from June until November. There are various themed-tours to choose from. <a href=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/whats-on\/\">Read more and book.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Private Town Tours:<\/strong><br>Town Tours can be booked as a private tours. The minimum group size is 8 people and the maximum is 15. The cost is \u00a34.50 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex is-content-justification-center\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" data-modal=\"true\" data-target=\"visit\">Make an enquiry<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group modal modal--visit\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Group Tour Enquiry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Advanced booking is essential for all private, out of hours and town tours via our website or in person at the museum.<\/strong><br \/><br \/>To discuss your requirements call 01823 255088 or submit a form below. Please note this an enquiry only and we will contact you to discuss your booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f1781-o1\" lang=\"en-GB\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"1781\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/museum-of-somerset\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/visiting-tab\/1997#wpcf7-f1781-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"1781\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_GB\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f1781-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><label> Your name<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" autocomplete=\"name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Your email<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" autocomplete=\"email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Subject<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"text-785\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"text-785\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Tour type<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"menu-374\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" multiple=\"multiple\" name=\"menu-374[]\"><option value=\"\">&#8212;Please choose an option&#8212;<\/option><option value=\"Gallery Tours\">Gallery Tours<\/option><option value=\"Youth Group Visits\">Youth Group Visits<\/option><option value=\"Town Tours\">Town Tours<\/option><\/select><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Your message<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unique museum spaces offering the perfect venue for corporate function or private events. You can also book Castle House Holiday Cottage for holidays in the original 12th-century Taunton Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-button-faq-Z1jRdKl wp-block-lazyblock-button-faq\"><ul class=\"faq-list accordion new-accordian\" data-accordion data-multi-expand=\"true\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\">\n  <li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">\n      <p class=\"h3\">\n        <span>Hire the Museum&#8217;s Unique Spaces<\/span>\n      <\/p>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/swht\/assets\/images\/arrow_forward_ios.svg\"\/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n      <p>The Museum of Somerset offers a historic and unique space perfect for your event.\u00a0 The magnificent and atmospheric Great Hall, at the heart of <a href=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/explore\/taunton-castle\/\">Taunton Castle<\/a>, traditionally held grand gatherings of the people of Somerset. It&#8217;s the perfect setting a private celebration, large social event or corporate function.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively Castle House offers an impressive venue space, with traditional painted wood panelling and original parquet floor. It&#8217;s a beautiful backdrop for any special event, conference or social occasion.<\/p>      <a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/museum-of-somerset\/venue-hire\/private-and-corporate\/\">Hire this Venue<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/li>\n  <li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">\n      <p class=\"h3\">\n        <span>Castle House Holiday Cottage<\/span>\n      <\/p>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/swheritage.org.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/swht\/assets\/images\/arrow_forward_ios.svg\"\/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n      <p>Stay in a house with unique history and character.\u00a0Castle House is part of the original 12th-century Taunton Castle, home to The Museum of Somerset. This beautiful and historic property has been refurbished to the highest standard. 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