Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
Explore Ilminster, Somerset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Ilminster map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ilminster, Somerset, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Ilminster |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.928306 |
| Longitude | -2.913961 |
| Place Type | Town |
Ilminster, a market town in Somerset, possesses a history deeply entwined with the fertile Blackdown Hills that cradle its environs. It lies 7.2 km north-north-east of Chard (from Chard: bearing 30°T, OS grid ST 358 147), and is situated north of Dowlish Ford village. The very air of Ilminster seems to carry the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a legacy of its agricultural past, where wool and later textiles formed the backbone of its economy, with the River Isle providing a vital artery for trade and industry. The gentle slopes of the surrounding countryside, often softened by a pearly light, speak of centuries of cultivation and the quiet persistence of rural life, hinting at the enduring spirit that has shaped Ilminster. The soaring spire of St Mary's Church, a magnificent perpendicular Gothic edifice, dominates the Ilminster skyline, its ancient stones a silent testament to the town's rich ecclesiastical heritage and a focal point for its community. Within its shadow, the market square still hums with a lively, if diminished, echo of its former bustling glory, a place where the commerce of generations has unfolded under the watchful eye of the church. Though no longer a prominent industrial centre, the memory of its manufacturing past lingers, and Ilminster continues to draw strength from its deep roots, offering a characterful charm that resonates with those who appreciate its enduring, unpretentious spirit.
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Explore Ilminster, Somerset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.928306, -2.913961. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |