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Balloon Rides Over - Ilminster |
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Ilminster provides the perfect launch site for your Virgin hot air balloon ride in the countryside of south Somerset. This charming market town lies half way between Yeovil and Taunton, close to the A303, and takes its name from the 15th Century Minster church and the nearby River Ile.
Well known for its striking architecture, Ilminster’s church is one of the most noticeable of all. Its perpendicular structural design and ornate stained glass make it a beautiful building which stands tall above the market squares medieval patterned streets. Described as Ileminstre meaning 'The church on the River Isle', the town is noted in the Doomsday book of 1086, although records of Ilminster date as far back as 725.
What passes beneath your basket will depend on the wind. It may be south west to Herne Hill which offers extensive views over the charming market town and the Ile valley or north of the Minster Church lays a collection of mellow ham stone buildings known as Court Barton. This architectural album consists of the Chantry, Cross House and the old Grammar School founded in 1459.
Flying from Ilminster and seeing Somerset form the sky guarantees you a truly memorable flight and a warm welcome in this beautiful and historic town.
Back-up Sites : Exeter.
Sherborne.
Taunton.
Tiverton.
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