Walk the Walk Camino 100 28th September to 5th October 2025 – The greatest challenge of my life, I am embarking on an incredible 100 mile walk along the Camino Way in Northern Spain over 5 days. This is an officially organised walk by the charity mentioned above. Some of you may have heard of Read More
Hello, Ilchester! Let’s Sew Together Hello, lovely people of Ilchester and beyond! I’m Eleanor, a local dressmaker, blogger, and sewing enthusiast. Nestled here in charming Ilchester, I’ve spent countless hours threading needles, cutting fabrics, and crafting outfits that bring joy and confidence to the wearer – me! This blog is a cosy corner for beginners Read More
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 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 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
Remembrance Sunday Service at St. Mary Major, Ilchester Ilchester Parish Councillor “H” Williams wore his Chief Petty Officer’s beret and medals when he laid a wreath on behalf of the parish council at the Remembrance Sunday service at St Mary Major. “H” served in the Royal Navy for 25 years and wearing the beret allowed Read More
Halloween Party Fun 2024 – Report and photos Children – and adults – had fun at the spooky Halloween Party organised in the Town Hall by Ilchester and District Community Association. There was plenty to do from face-painting, making ghosts and edible witches’ broomsticks, to dancing in the (almost) dark by the light of giant Read More
An Ilchester Halloween Story – The Haunting of the site of Ilchester Jail It was a night shrouded in mist, the sort that clung to the walls of Ilchester Jail and veiled the distant Somerset hills. For years, Ilchester’s stone walls had held whispers of cruelty. Inmates shuffled in silence, their bodies frail and hollowed Read More
Take a look at our new shop In time for our annual Ilchester Heritage Day, 2024, we bring you our new shop where you can browse items that are exclusively available from Ilchester Town Trust. *The proceeds from the sale of each item will go to local charitable works through Ilchester Town Trust – Registered Read More
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 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
On Tuesday 11th June the Diners Club held a special D Day lunch at Ilchester Town Hall, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D Day. Memorabilia was displayed in the Main Hall, and over 40 Diners enjoyed a 1940’s style lunch, along with the music of the day! The lunch went down a storm and Read More
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
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
Ilchester Charity Car Boot Sales – please see our new entry times for sellers and buyers. We are dog friendly! Read More