Lantern Parade & Christmas Lights Switch-on

Lantern Parade & Christmas Lights Switch-on Thank you everyone, especially children, who made the Lantern Parade and Christmas tree lights switch-on such a great event. One parade wound its way down from the school to the town hall, while another came up from West Street, following the trailer carrying Father Christmas’s illuminated reindeer. Choosing the Read More

Father Christmas at Ilchester Town Hall!

Father Christmas at Ilchester Town Hall! Father Christmas and an elf (Amie) were kept very busy on Saturday (30th November) at Ilchester town hall as the Christmas Fair was in full swing. Lots of children who certainly were not on Santa’s naughty list were given presents, courtesy of Ilchester and District Community Association which organised Read More

An Ilchester Story – book serialisation

Image of Ilchester for an article about Ilchester Bastille

An Ilchester Story – book serialisation from history of Ilchester Introducing Our New Book Serialisation: Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt and the Ilchester Bastille, by Mick Davis. We’re excited to launch the serialisation of this remarkable book exploring Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt’s time at Ilchester Gaol—an episode that not only shaped his legacy as a reformer but also Read More

New in Our Shop

New in Our Shop Autumn / Winter Collection of Hoodies and Sweatshirts. Keep warm as you walk the dog, power-walk, cycle or run the Ilchester – Yeovilton – Limington circuit, in these lovely new additions to our shop…

Exploring the Late Ilchester Roman Cemetery and Excavations

Exploring the Late Ilchester Roman Cemetery and Excavations Historical Discovery: A Glimpse into the Past In the early 18th century, William Stuckeley documented the discovery of stone coffins in an area now recognized as the Ilchester Roman Cemetery. This site, following an archaeological survey in 1982, was designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument, protecting it from Read More

An Historic Timeline of Ilchester

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An Historic Timeline of Ilchester Major events affecting Ilchester through the ages. – by Sally Mottram Ilchester, a town rich in history, has seen significant events and transformations from the Iron Age to modern times. Originally a meeting place for Durotrigan tribes, it became a fortified Roman settlement named Lendinis. Throughout the centuries, Ilchester evolved Read More

Updated timetables released: Activities and classes at Town Hall and The Pavilion

Timetable of activities and classes at Ilchester Town Hall and The Pavilion at Ilchester Sports Ground, 2024

Ilchester Town Trust updated timetables released: Activities and classes at Town Hall and The Pavilion, and Ilchester Museum opening times. Activities and classes at Ilchester Town Hall Monday Library is open 10am – 12noonweekly, exc. Bank Hols Monday Pilates with Sarah 6pm – 7pmweekly Monday Boxercise with Sarah 7.15pm – 8pmweekly Tuesday Yoga with Amy Read More

Now on this website: ILCHESTER AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

ILCHESTER AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (IDCA) Charity number: 285483 A local charity, IDCA currently funds & organises the village street fair, craft & produce show and Christmas fair. We produce the village newsletter on a bi-monthly basis to over 1200 homes. We donate money to help other organisations within the village such as Guides, Scouts, Read More

We are updating our website!

Church Street, Ilchester - A watercolour painting by Faye Edmondson

We are currently working to update our website so you may find it appears disjointed at times. Thank you for your patience as work continues. Now’s a good time to reach out to us if you would like to request any particular features you would like to see on the website. Or, perhaps you would Read More

Cycling Ilchester

Market Square, Ilchester

Ilchester has long been a popular transit point for keen cyclists. Routes that take in Ilchester offer plenty of variety for the keen club cyclist. From gently undulating landscapes to challenging, demanding and even gruelling Somerset hill-climbs; you will find a route to suit your mood.  Cycling for beginners. For inexperienced riders and families with Read More

Are you coming to Ilchester?

Ilchester Town Hall, Somerset.

Ilchester Community … what you need to know .. IDCA – Ilchester and District Community Association Main Contact: Paul Simpson email idca234@gmail.com Ilchester Parish Council Main Contact: The Clerk – Philip Horsington Telephone 01935 840374 email clerk@ilchesterparishcouncil.gov.uk IRINEC – Ilchester Relief in Need and Educational Charity Main Contact: Mrs Kaye Elston Telephone 01935 421208