4 Miles SE of Chard. Signposted from A358 Chard to Axminster, A30 Chard to Crewkerne and from Broadwindsor. No public transport.
Chard Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall
Fore Street
Chard
Tel: 01460 65710
Email: Contact via email
Forde Abbey And Gardens, Chard, Somerset |
Newlands Holiday Park
The ideal Park for parents or grandparents with young children.
Highlands End Holiday Park
Select family park on the West Dorset Heritage Coast
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Fantastic and fun for everyone!
Children! Bring your own paying adult and get in free!
- Magnificent medieval House
- 30 acres of award winning informal gardens
- Delicious home cooked meals using local produce
Enjoy a day out at Forde Abbey with the whole family. Learn about its 900 year history with a wander through the house and explore the 30 acre award winning informal garden. See the whole garden by following the letterboxing trail finding the stamps as you go. Find out more about the house and the people who lived here with your own guide leaflet with lots of things to look out for and colour in when you get home!
There’s even a guide for parents who wish to make the day even more educational! In the Undercroft the delicious home-cooked meals use produce sourced locally including the kitchen garden with a freshly made children’s lunchbox available. Round your trip off with a visit to the gift shop, pottery exhibition and plant centre.
VAQAS accredited 2006
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| Concession | £6.50 |
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Adult: £8.50 House & Gardens
£7.00 Gardens only
Child: Under 15 free
Senior: £8.20 House & Gardens
£6.50 Gardens only
Gardens:
Open all year round.
Daily: 10.00am - 4.30pm (Last Admission)
House:
April - October
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.
12.00pm - 4.00pm
Chard
Somerset
TA20 4LU
Tel: (01460) 221290
Fax: (01460) 220296
Email: info@fordeabbey.co.uk
