Ilminster
Things to do in Ilminster, Somerset and Bristol
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Ilminster is a Somerset town with a strong hospitality scene centred on its pubs and inns. The Five Dials Inn, The Bell, and The Barrington Boar are among the better-reviewed places to stay, each with hundreds of guest ratings, while The Flying Fish Stables and The Shrubbery Hotel offer further options. For those wanting something different, two highly-rated glamping and camping sites—Yeabridge Farm Hideaway and Jordans Estate Glamping, both rated 5.0—provide an alternative to conventional rooms.
The eating scene is equally well-served. Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli stands out with a perfect 5.0 rating, while Jordans Courtyard Cafe and Terrace (4.8) and Stuarts Cafe (4.7) are also well-regarded. The Beech Barn Kitchen and The John Halsey Breakfast Club both offer breakfast options, and there are casual cafes scattered through the town. Whether you're after a coffee or something more substantial, you'll find places to eat within easy reach.
Where to stay in Ilminster(13)
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Beyond dining and sleeping, the Ilminster Arts Centre (4.7 from 175 reviews) provides cultural activity. The town functions as a solid, unpretentious base for visitors to this part of Somerset, with enough accommodation choices to suit different preferences and a good collection of places to eat without any sense of fuss or tourism overkill.
Corner House
Corner Cottage, Ilminster
Dillington House
Dillington House, Ilminster
New Inn
Dowlish Wake, Ilminster
North Street Annexe
22-24 North Street, Ilminster
The Barrington Boar
Barrington, Ilminster
The Bell
The Bell Broadway Road, Ilminster
The Duke of York - Inn
North Street, Ilminster
The Five Dials Inn
Hanning Road, Ilminster
Things to Do in Ilminster(1)
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Where to Eat in Ilminster(8)
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Attractions Near Ilminster
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4 mi
Jungle Jungle Indoor Play Centre
Yeovil · ⭐ 4.7
Crewkerne and District Museum
Crewkerne
6 mi
Chard Museum
Chard · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Forde Abbey House and Gardens
Chard · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum
Montacute · ⭐ 4.2
7 mi
Montacute House
Montacute · ⭐ 4.6
9 mi
Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Chard · ⭐ 4.4
9 mi
Lock and Code Escape Rooms Taunton
Taunton · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Ilminster(2)
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West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £16/night
Jordans Estate Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £200/night
Yeabridge Farm
⭐ 4.7
Yeabridge Farm Hideaway
⭐ 5.0 · from £200/night
Hinton Hideaways
⭐ 4.9
The Shepherds Hut Retreat
⭐ 4.8
Southfork Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £27/night
Knowle Meadow Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £84/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Ilminster
All cottages in Ilminster →Grapevine Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,617
Grapevine Farmhouse
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £3,175
Lanternmere Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £3,519
Pebblethorn Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,842
Quietreach Cottage
7 bed · sleeps 16 · from £5,909
Amberfold Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £3,477
Glimmerbank Cottage
6 bed · sleeps 13 · from £5,114
Velvetmoor Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £3,050
Common questions about Ilminster
How many campsites are there in Ilminster?
We list 2 campsites in and around Ilminster, of which 2 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Ilminster have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Ilminster offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Ilminster?
We list 13 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Ilminster.
What is there to do in Ilminster?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Ilminster.
Where can I eat in Ilminster?
We list 8 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Ilminster.
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