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Taunton and the surrounding area has a great range of sporting venues and fixtures. It is the place to get your sporting fix!

The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton is the home of Somerset County Cricket Club who have played there since 1882. It plays host to a range of matches from T20 to International competitions.

Situated within the wonderful grounds of Vivary Park, Taunton Bowling Club offers a warm welcome to all, regardless of age or ability.

Taunton Racecourse is set in the heart of the Somerset countryside just a short distance from the centre of Taunton. Visitors enjoy national hunt racing featuring some of the biggest names in the sport.
Photo courtesy of Bob Young

Taunton Rugby Football Club is home to Taunton's National team, the Taunton Titans and is proud to champion every level of rugby.

Taunton Tennis Club is based at Taunton Tennis Centre which is part of Blackbrook Leisure Centre and offers six floodlit outdoor courts and six indoor courts. 

Taunton Town Football Club (also known as The Peacocks) compete in the Southern League Premier Division South and play their home matches at their Wordsworth Drive ground which they moved into during the 1953 season.