Forde Abbey & Gardens
Forde Abbey is a Cistercian monastery, founded mid-12th century, and has been a private home since 1543. The buildings seen today almost all existed when the monks departed. The interior was substantially remodelled in 1649-58 by Edmund Prideaux, Cromwell´s Attorney-General. The Grand Saloon displays a complete set of Mortlake tapestries and there are collections of fine furniture, paintings and elaborate plaster ceilings. The large 30 acre garden has herbaceous borders, a bog garden, lakes, statues, rockery and the Centenary fountain, the highest powered fountain in England.
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Forde Abbey & Gardens,
Chard,
Dorset
TA20 4LU
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Information on Forde Abbey & Gardens, Chard
| Opening Times: | 1 Apr to 31 Oct Tue to Fri, Sun & BH Mons, 12:00-16:00. |
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| Admission: | House & Gardens: Adult £9.00, Child (under 15 Free), Seniors £8.50. Group (20+) please ring 01460 220231. |
| Location: | Just off the B3167 four miles south east of Chard. |
| Facilities: |
Gift Shop, Plant Centre,
Restaurant, Tea Room,
Parking,
Parking Availability |
| Organisation(s): |
Historic Houses Association |

