Forde Abbey garden
Forde Abbey, one of the top ten gardens in England, surrounds this magnificent stately home, nestled on the banks of the River Axe in the rolling Dorset hills. The 30 acres of world famous gardens date from 1700 when the monastic Great Pond was linked to a chain of ponds and cascades in one of the earliest examples of landscape gardening. Not to be missed are the spring bulbs, a vast border of late summer perennials, bog garden, large rockery, arboretum, herbaceous borders, kitchen garden, and the Centenary Fountain, the highest powered fountain in England.
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Information on Forde Abbey garden, Chard
| Organisation/s: | Historic Houses Association | Opening Times: | All year, Daily, 10:00-16:30. |
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| Admission: | Adult £5.60, Child (under 15) Free, Seniors £5.10, Groups (20+) phone 01460 220231. |
| Location: | Follow the brown tourist signs from the A30 Chard to Crewkerne, A358 Chard to Axminster or the B3162 from Broadwindsor. |
| Facilities: | Plants for sale, Gift shop, Restaurant, Light refreshments, Limited disabled access, Toilet facilities, Parking available, Coaches welcome, Dogs on leads, Garden Acreage: 30 |