What we do

At YMCA Taunton we focus on the following key areas of work.

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Community

We are here for the whole community. We run youth clubs, a young carer group, workshops, a community pantry and have a social games space.

Pre-school - kids playing

Preschool

Our popular pre-school is open weekdays 8am-4pm during term time.

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Activities - family playing snooker

Activities

Our centre is host to table tennis, squash, badminton, 5 a side football, short tennis, judo, fitness suite, parkour, basketball, racketball, walking football, kickboxing and wargaming.

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YOUTH CLUBS

We have two youth clubs for primary and secondary ages and a young carers group that meet each week.

Latest news >>

  • A Fond Farewell to Konrad!
    This week, we say a heartfelt goodbye to Konrad, who has been part of the YMCA Taunton family since childhood. From his early days in…
  • Celebrating 40 Years of Judo Coaching
    This year marks a remarkable milestone for Richard Nicholls, who has dedicated 40 years to coaching judo at YMCA Taunton.
  • High Sheriff of Somerset Visit
    The High Sheriff of Somerset, visited our centre to see our Young Carers Group in action.
  • SEN Parent Voices
    We want to hear parents/carers stories and discover how we can create a youth group that caters for their young people.

Facilities

YMCA Taunton has a range of sporting facilities for community use.

Sports Hall

Our versatile Sports Hall has a wide range of uses including: badminton, short tennis, basketball, exercise classes and sports group practice.

Astroturf Pitch

Our 3G artificial grass pitch is perfect for 5 a side football and is fitted with floodlights so play is still possible during the winter months.

Squash Court

Our squash court is available to hire in 40 minute slots and we offer a cheaper rate for daytime use before 5pm.