Keep Active

Take in a lively stretch of the River Tone, a new wildlife mural, and the Mill Stream running through Goodland Gardens in Taunton.

A gentle meander alongside Blackbrook and around the pleasant Hamilton Gault Park in Taunton.

A circular, 1.5km family-friendly riverside walk on which you can learn about Taunton's river wildlife and help to find Ollie the Otter a home.

A 4.5 mile circular walk which starts in the centre of Taunton, heading south to Cotlake Hill to reveal panoramic views of the town and the breathtaking landscape surrounding it.

A 4 mile circular walk which starts in central Taunton along the banks of the River Tone and across the water meadows to the west of the town.

Discover historic sites and properties on a self-guided tour of Taunton.

The Foxglove Cycle Trail was designed by the Taunton Area Cycling Campaign to explore a town of attractive green spaces and watercourses, some off the beaten track.

Taunton Swimming Pool is walking distance from the town centre and has a brand new changing village, superb sauna and steam rooms and a friendly reception.

Taunton and the surrounding area has a great range of sporting activities and facilities.

If you want to get involved we have wonderful golf courses, sports clubs and leisure centre, details of which are listed below. However, if you prefer to sit back and watch some great sport you can choose from cricket, football, rugby through to horse racing. Taunton is the place to get your sporting fix!

With a number of spas situated within its beautiful landscape, Taunton Deane is a ideal destination for a relaxing break. The area boasts a large number of high-quality award-winning spas offering visitors a perfect place to unwind. From historic buildings to recent leisure complex’s, spa days in the Taunton area offer something for everybody.