The Minster Church Ilminster

The Minster Church of St. Mary in Ilminster, Somerset, is a grade 1 listed building with its present structure dating back to the 15th Century.

St. Mary's is a large, impressive, hamstone church with a 16th Century tower probably inspired by that of Wells Cathedral. Notable features include the Wadham Tombs, a rather splendid North Chapel, and Jacobean screen. The church entrance has recently been sympathetically updated with a beautiful set of engraved glass doors and glass together with a small children's activity area and kitchen area. The congregation is an active one and welcoming to visitors and new members of all ages. St. Mary's Church in Ilminster is open daily and ought to be on any church enthusiast's list of must-visit west country churches.

• Other churches in Ilminster: Weslyan Methodist Church; Gospel Hall; St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church