Lots of different events and activities are organised by the Friends and external partners at Longrun Meadow, such as choirs singing in the willow cathedral, dog festivals, sports & music events, as well as wildlife and nature walks. Come and join in with them!
Future Events
The Friends of Longrun Meadow often organise events that individuals and families can attend. From wildflower walks and plant ID to practical workshops and sessions such as hedge laying.
If you require any further information about any future Friends event, please email: info.longrunmeadow@gmail.com
We look forward to you joining us on the meadow.
Latest News
Stay up to date with the Friends of Longrun Meadow and the events taking place on the meadow by following our social media pages – Facebook & Instagram.
Would you like to use Longrun Meadow as a venue for your event? Please contact Somerset Council via their Taunton & West Somerset’s event booking portal:
https://eventspaces.somerset.gov.uk
Activities at Longrun Meadow
There are a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy at Longrun Meadow, such as running, orienteering, cycling, kayaking, bird watching, dog walking and much more! Come and give it a go!
Volunteering
Join our friendly group of volunteers in maintaining and improving Longrun Meadow! Our conservation volunteers meet on Thursday mornings, in various meadow locations, all year-round to tackle various practical tasks. In late autumn and winter, you can find them hedge-laying.
The group is welcoming and knowledgeable, ready to share their skills with volunteers of all levels. It’s a great way to keep active and meet people too! For more information please email: info.longrunmeadow@gmail.com
Orienteering
Longrun Meadow features a Permanent Orienteering Course (POM) with 20 oak marker posts, each labeled with a letter and number corresponding to the map. This course is perfect for family activities, orienteering training, athletes, and school projects.
You can access the course through the MapRun app, the iOrienteering smartphone app using QR codes, or by downloading the map [here]. Additional course information is available on the noticeboard outside COACH, located by the bridge into French Weir Park.
For more details about orienteering in the area, visit Quantock Orienteers, who offer a variety of events including a regular Junior Orienteering Group.
Cycling
The network of paths through the meadow makes Longrun Meadow perfect for recreational cycling. Test your BMX skills on our Cyclo-Gym, a series of wooden bumps and humps located in the Buttercup Field, close to the Air Training Corps building.
Past cycling events have included a cycling cinema, cycle rides starting near Longrun Meadow via Cycle Somerset and a schools cyclocross competition hosted by Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership.
Taunton Bike Club is a Club Mark approved British Cycling club for children and young people. They arrange skills sessions and rides also using the meadow for some of their evenings, when daylight hours allow, and weekend group activities.
Running
Longrun Meadow offers both hard-surfaced tracks and scenic footpaths, making it the perfect spot for a jog or run. Whether you prefer running solo, with friends, or joining the Longrun Meadow Parkrun, there’s something for everyone.
As part of the 321 initiative with Run England, the Friends of Longrun Meadow have installed marked 2km and 1km routes to guide you through the meadows and green space.
Join Longrun Meadow Parkrun every Saturday at 9:00am, starting from the oak barn. It’s open to all ages, shapes, and sizes. Just register at parkrun.org.uk and bring your personal ID barcode.
Junior Parkrun takes place every Sunday at 9:00am for children aged 4-14 accompanied by an adult.
Stay updated by visiting & following Longrun Meadow Parkrun and Longrun Meadow Junior Parkrun Facebook pages.
Dog Walking
A popular spot for dog walking, Longrun Meadow features hard-surfaced trails and grassy footpaths. For guidelines, check out the dog owners’ code of conduct. For more information about dog walking on the meadow, visit the Longrun Meadow, Roughmoor, and French Weir Dog Walkers Facebook group or join the Taunton Dog Owners Forum.
