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
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
There are over 6,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds. All you need to do is: There are no catches or hidden charges and ILCHESTER TOWN TRUST Read More
Visit Ilchester Museum The Ilchester Museum opens throughout the Spring and Summer each year, on Wednesdays and alternate Saturdays – Please take a look at the updated schedule, below. The museum is owned by the Ilchester Town Trust and run by volunteers. If you would like more information regarding the Museum, please contact the Clerk Read More
On Sunday 5th June Ilchester had a fabulous day celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. After a very stormy Saturday night, the Ilchester Sports field Volunteers braved an early start and went ahead with the weekly Car Boot Sale. Following the car boot, the Ilchester Town Trust started the official Jubilee celebrations by planting an English Read More
ILCHESTER CHARITY CAR BOOT SALE – CHARITY NO 235579 Buyers Entry Fees: £1 for cars 50p for walkers and 2 wheeled vehicles (NO vehicles are to be left parked on the highway: occupants will be denied access to the Car Boot sale) Sellers: – No vehicle movement on the sellers’ site before 1100 (including Read More
The car boot is organised by the Ilchester Sportsfield Committee. We hope you will enjoy your visit. All monies raised is used to maintain and develop the sports field and pavilion – charity no. 235579, and to support our local community. All our helpers are volunteers who give their time freely and we ask you Read More
This lead coffin is held in the Ilchester Museum and contains the skeleton of a middle aged woman. It was found during excavations in 1982 at a roman cemetery near the river. The cemetery is believed to be late 4th to early 5th century. It is believed that the cemetery holds around 1500 bodies. On Read More
