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
Ilchester Heritage Centre The heritage centre is based in the town hall. Its entrance is on the High Street. It opens throughout the spring and summer on Wednesdays and the last Saturday of the month. Why not call in and find out about the people who were here before the Romans, what life was like 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
Have you ever looked at the Coat of Arms mounted on the wall of the half landing in the Town Hall? I was speculating on its relevance to Ilchester. It has been pointed out by the Rev. Francis Sutcliffe that it had been doctored by, one assumes William Shorland (Bailiff to the Town Trust) as Read More
EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING – 10 am to 11.30 am Ilchester is lucky to have the excellent facilities of the Town Hall. Each week we hold our Coffee Mornings there in the Main Hall. The coffee mornings are a great success. Local organisations and charities use the events to raise money for their good causes. We Read More
Regular Classes at The Pavilion at Ilchester Sports Ground We have a fabulous selection of regular classes and events at both the Ilchester Town Hall and the Pavilion at the Ilchester Sports field. If you would like to find out more about our classes at either venue, please get in touch via our contact page. Read More
Regular classes at the Ilchester Town Hall We have a fabulous selection of regular classes and events at both the Ilchester Town Hall. If you would like to find out more about the classes available at either venue, please get in touch via our contact page. Our course holders will be delighted to contact you Read More
A ceremony was held on Monday 25th October to celebrate the rebuilding of the Ilchester Market Cross. The Rev. Bruce Faulkner presided over the ceremony to celebrate the rebuilding of the Market Cross, after it was knocked down 4 years ago. Planning finally started after covid restrictions were lifted, and stonemasons Boden and Ward started Read More
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
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