Welcome to Taunton's Centre for Outdoor Activities and Community Hub (COACH) official page. More at www.coach-taunton.org.uk
Keep in touch with the COACH trustees and partners who are working together to create a fantastic community facility on the site of the public toilets in French Weir Park. Whatever your age, ability or gender there'll be activities to suit your needs. In the meantime, rowing and canoeing is based in containers at Firepool whilst cycling, running, orienteering and community fun regularly takes place in and around the locality. Please see the COACH website for further information.
24/08/2026
Really pleased to work with Taunton Town Council so that the public toilets could be reopened. They can both be accessed via the steps at the side of the buildings, or the ramp.
Please note - toilets inside the main building are for customers and users of the building only.
22/08/2026
We loved hosting Sisterhood Community again today, who used upstairs in the Park Room for another one of their fantastic events. We asked Soph, who runs Sisterhood Community CIC, to give us a run down of their day, and this is what she said:-
✨ Sisterhood Craft Day at Coach ✨
A beautiful day of creativity and connection at Coach. 💜
We slowed down, got creative, shared stories, laughed and enjoyed simply being together. Because at Sisterhood, it’s never just about the activity — it’s about the people, the conversations and the connections we make along the way. 🫶🏼
Sisterhood is a community created for women to connect, share, grow and feel supported.
A safe, welcoming space where you can come exactly as you are, meet new women and be part of something that feels like a little community of your own. 🤍
Whether you’re looking for new friendships, a supportive community or simply somewhere to feel connected, there’s a place for you here. 💜
Want to join us at our next event? Message Sisterhood to find out more and become part of the community. ✨
14/08/2026
It was awful to see the fire in Longrun a couple of days ago - and this story shows how devastating it can be. Please, please don’t use disposable BBQs in the meadows or the park. Just relieved the family of mice were saved.
13/06/2026
Today is the day!
The Friends of French Weir Park and our community had such a great day last year, and the weather is on our side again, so come over to French Weir Park - there will be instructors leading routines, and demos, so you can sit back, watch and relax, or join in when you want to. Fun for all the family and friends!
There will be hotdogs, cakes and cold drinks available - please note, cash only.
25/04/2026
Duddlestone farm is here today with their wood fired sauna - drop in sessions are currently available at 8.30am and 12 noon, but the rest are fully booked 😍
21/04/2026
Looking forward to hosting Duddlestone Farm this weekend!
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |