Ilex Play Area

Tucked away on Ringstone in the heart of West Huntspill, Ilex Park is a well-loved green space at the centre of village life. Managed by West Huntspill Parish Council, the park sits within the historic Sedgemoor district of Somerset, a landscape shaped by the levels and moors that stretch toward the Bristol Channel.
The park takes its name from the ilex, the evergreen holm oak, a tree long associated with this part of Somerset. The name carries a quiet sense of continuity with the village’s past, rooted in the same local tradition as some of the oldest buildings on the main road.
Ilex Park is a practical, community-focused space. Recent investment by the Parish Council has included new goalposts and play equipment, a sign of the ongoing commitment to keeping the park well equipped and genuinely useful for the people who live here. The park is particularly popular with families and younger residents, offering open space for play and informal recreation in a safe and accessible setting.
West Huntspill sits on the Huntspill Level near Highbridge, and Ilex Park reflects exactly the kind of community asset that makes village life here distinctive. The Parish Council takes an active role in looking after open spaces and pushing for better local facilities, and this park is a direct result of that work.
The village is well placed for exploring North Somerset more widely. Burnham-on-Sea is just a short drive away, Bridgwater is not much further, and Wells, Cheddar, Taunton and the Quantock Hills are all within easy reach. For visitors and residents alike, Ilex Park offers a quiet corner of village green to enjoy before heading further afield.
Whether you are a local making use of a familiar space or someone discovering West Huntspill for the first time, Ilex Park is a small but genuine piece of Somerset community life. Well maintained, valued by the people who use it, and rooted in the character of the village it serves.