|
Ilminster and its surrounding Area |
|
The old Somerset market town of Ilminster makes an ideal base for those wishing to experience a relaxing holiday in a rural setting. The pace of life here is still slightly slower, so there is plenty of time to get out and explore the countryside on foot, on a bicycle or by car. Anyone of these modes of transport will eventually lead you to some hidden but picturesque village where a pub lunch accompanied by a glass of 'Zummerset Zider' awaits you.
|
|
Just five miles north east of the town is Barrington Court. This Tudor manor house is complimented by a set of beautiful walled gardens including an unusual 'white' garden and a working kitchen garden. The design of the gardens is said to have been influenced by the world-renowned gardener,
Gertrude Jekyll. Montacute, another historic house with its own living history group, is only ten miles away. This highly ornate late 16th century house with its amazing yew hedges has been used as the setting for a number of films, the most recent being The Libertine starring Johnny Depp. The Long Gallery at the top of the house is home to fifty or more Tudor and
Elizabethan portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery. Both of these National Trust properties offer the visitor a historic building to explore and a garden to relax in as well as restaurants and shops. |
|
|
|
Tourist and Local information centre is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Easter until October
Tel: 01460 57294
Visit: The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster |
|
Latest Ilminster News |
|
 |
| Ilminster Flower Show Re-instated |
| |
After an absence of 14 years, the Ilminster Flower Show is back on the scene and the first show will take place on Saturday 2nd August 2008. |
| |
The organisers want to make the show a real community event so it is open to everyone, including folk from the surrounding villages and hamlets. Even if you have never entered a flower show before, why not give it a try? Schedules are available from: Dyers, Silver Street, Town and Country Silver Street, the Ilminster Library, B & D Gardening Ditton Street, Tourist Information Centre at the Meeting House, the Town Council Offices in North Street, Spar Shop Station Road and Lower Sea Farm.. |
| |
For further information or enquiries contact Margaret Excell on 01460 54043 |
|
|
|
| Next Events |
View All |
|
02/08/2008
|
Produce Market
|
|
03/09/2008
|
'Get Well, Stay Well'
|
|
| The Ilminster Forum Newsletter |
|
|
|
| Next Surgeries |
View All |
|
06/09/2008
|
Cllr Yeoell
|
|
04/10/2008
|
Cllr Miller
|
|
|
|
