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Places To Visit near Ilminster

 
Deep in the rolling Somerset countryside, Ilminster, with its imposing church and the winding River Ile, is a vision of pastoral beauty. One of the town’s best-loved attractions is Barrington Court, a well-preserved manor house with stunning formal gardens, an arboretum and traditional kitchen gardens. Younger visitors to Ilminster will clamour for a trip to the famous wildlife park at Cricket St Thomas nearby, which has a dizzying variety of animals including leopards and cheetahs. More »
 

Forde Abbey and Gardens
A former Cistercian monastery dating back to the 1100s. The gardens are breathtaking, while inside must-sees include the cloisters and the upper refectory.
www.fordeabbey.co.uk
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East Lambrook Manor Gardens
Known worldwide as the home of the English cottage garden.
www.eastlambrook.co.uk
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Barrington Court
A Tudor manor house with beautiful gardens divided into ‘rooms’. The kitchen garden supplies the restaurant with lovely homegrown produce. Autumn is the best time to visit the arboretum when it is resplendent with rich golden hues.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Cricket St Thomas Gardens and Lakes
Formerly home to the Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park, the Grade II listed gardens and lakes on this Somerset estate re-opened to the public in spring 2010 after major refurbishments. Take a stroll around the grounds and enjoy the peaceful lakes and woodland walks, followed by afternoon tea in Hamilton's tea rooms.
www.cstwp.co.uk
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The Warehouse Theatre
The home of the historic Ilminster Entertainment Society, who put on a rich programme of plays throughout the year.
www.thewarehousetheatre.org.uk
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