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Our Ilminster Removals Service Includes…
More than a ‘van with a plan’ our years of expertise and focus on customer service are on hand to create the perfect, bespoke package for your move.
- Trained, Uniformed Staff
Our staff carry photo ID and are all background checked. - Covers & Blankets
Including slot-on, padded covers for white goods and furniture. - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are used only once and then recycled. - Robe Cartons
Specialist boxes designed for hanging clothes. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage with no hidden costs. - Recycle Service
We’ll take flat boxes for recycling (or reuse where possible). - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available (fees may apply). - Cover For Goods In Transit
Restricted liability as standard, further options available. - Carbon Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees for carbon offsetting. - Recycled Materials
We only use recycled and recyclable materials where possible.
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Why Move to Ilminster With Armishaws…
Eco-friendly Ilminster Removals
Extra Ilminster Removals Services
How We Can Help With Your Move…
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Storage
Shredding
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Ilminster Removals – Local Information
Schools
View the latest Ofsted reports and scores for Ilminster HERE.
Population
Ilminster’s population was 5,808 at the time of the census in 2011.
Transport
Beside the scenic A303, 12 miles south east of the county town of Taunton, Ilminster sits surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside. Yeovil is 14 miles directly east, and the closest airport is at Exeter, a 37-minute drive. The nearest train station can be found 7 miles away in Crewkerne.
News
Ilminster has two very good sources of local news, Ilminster Web and Chard & Ilminster News. You should also bookmark the Ilminster Experience, a great website in support of local groups.
Staying Local?
Don’t let a little distance stand in your way. Armishaws don’t provide Ilminster removals, as the South West’s leading removals company we cover the whole of Somerset;
- Ilton
- Hinton St George
- Horton Cross
- Curry Rivel
- Fivehead
- Buckland St Mary
- Bickenhill
- South Petherton
- Hatch Beauchamp
- Otterford
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6 Quirky Facts About Ilminster
- Big Time
At one time Ilminster was the 4th largest town in Somerset due to its thriving cloth industry. That early wealth is reflected in the impressive spires of the 15th century church that give the town its name. - Carnival!
Dust off your sequins and get ready to party! Ok, perhaps you might need to show a little more decorum, but you can certainly join in the fun with the town’s carnival. Part of Somerset’s tradition of carnivals which dates back to the Gunpowder Plot, Ilminster’s carnival happens slightly earlier in the year, enjoying the later evenings and warmth of September, it’s the biggest event on Ilminster’s calendar with parades, floats and street entertainment. And of course, cider! Well, this is Somerset. - Cider Country
This is the heart of cider country, many locals brew their own and it’s not uncommon to find a cider press in a neighbour’s shed. It is also commercially produced with a number of cider companies in the area, most of which have taprooms if you’re feeling thirsty (“Drinking? No, I’m supporting the local economy!”). - Up Market
Ilminster’s market charter was granted around the 11th century and the market is still going strong today. The town also once had a regular horse market. Horses played a major part in the town’s prosperity as it was on the main route between Exeter and London. Indeed the town was so wealthy that the crown took notice. Unlike most market towns, taxed and answerable to the church, Ilminster was a ‘Royal Peculiar’ meaning it answered directly to (and was protected by) the king. - No Longer Civil
The town’s peace was disturbed by a skirmish during the English Civil War. Parliamentarian Edward Massie was opposed by the Royalist troops of Lord Goring, both were fighting for the control of the bridges which were seen as vitally important as troops moved across the area, looking to take key strongholds, defended by wealthy land -owners. It was also a hotly contested location as the church was keen to gran the taxes that were going directly to the king. Ilminster, like many towns in the South West, was also court up in the Monmouth Rebellion. A number of local men sided with the Duke of Monmouth and after the rebellion was quashed, they were executed in the town square as an example. - The Swan
Now a shop, the Swan was once a public house, posthouse and even acted as the town’s courtroom. Well, who wouldn’t want to be held to trial in a room where the rosy-nosed judge could be plied with booze?
Best Of Ilminster
Moving to Ilminster is just the beginning. Boxes unpacked (don’t forget Armishaws free recycling service), it’s time to explore the best of this charming town. Here’s our favourites;
Perry’s Cider
Our favourite Somerset cider (ergo, the best cider in the world!), you simply must visit to try and stock up. There’s even a fantastic farm shop on site. Win/win!
Glassification
Ready to make your mark in your new home? Glassification are a local company that as well as great art, jewellery, beads, homeware and more, also create beautiful glass splashbacks.
The Meeting House
A real hub of the community, The Meeting house has a great café and art gallery showcasing local art. There are also live events, performances, workshops and a craft shop.
Weave & Wood
Offering bespoke service with everything from curtain and blinds, wallpaper, soft furnishings, accessories and interior design, the stylish Weave and Wood have just ‘got it’!
Silver Street Dairy
Is it possible to walk past this fantastic dairy, deli and sandwich shop without popping in and treating yourself to something delicious? If it is, we certainly haven’t managed it. Delicious!
About Ilminster
Horse fairs and rebellion, markets and mayhem, boozy courtrooms and cider loving locals, Ilminster is a charming and typically eccentric Somerset town that makes the South West such a wonderful place to live.
An ancient market town that takes its name from the river and the grand church that dominates the skyline, Ilminster has played an important part in Somerset’s history and today keeps much of that history alive. There is a busy event schedule throughout the year and venues well loved and supported by the local community.
Leisure
Ilminster has a number of events popping up through the year covering a range of interests, there’s a literary festival, classic car show, a dog show and a funfair. In September the town is dominated by Carnival season (a number of towns in the area hold parades at this time of year). There is also the
Warehouse Theatre which hosts productions each year and the Bowling and Tennis Club.
Transport
14 miles from Yeovil, 12 miles from Taunton, as well as access to a good selection of independent local shops, you’re never far from the big high street names. Exeter is just a 37-minute drive and also the home of the nearest international airport if you’re planning jetting off. Ilminster doesn’t have a train station, the nearest can be found at Crewkerne, 7 miles away.
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