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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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Information on Forde Abbey & Gardens, Chard
| Opening Times: | 1 Apr to 31 Oct Tue to Fri, Sun & BH Mons, 12:00-16:00. Gardens daily all year, 10:00-16:00. |
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| Admission: | House & Gardens: Adult £10.50, Child (under 15 Free), Seniors £9.50. Gardens only: Adult £8.50, Child (under 15) Free, Senior £7.50. Group (20+) please ring 01460 220231. |
| Child Friendly: | Children of all ages welcome |
| Dog Friendly: | Dogs Permitted (Well behaved dogs on short leads) |
| Location: | Just off the B3167 four miles south east of Chard. |
| Facilities: |
Disabled Access, Gift Shop, Plant Centre, Guided Tours, Tea Room, Parking, Parking Availability |
| Upcoming Events: |
Snowdrop Weekends every Saturday and Sunday (Saturday 04 Feb 12 - Sunday 26 Feb 12) Plant Fair (Sunday 04 Mar 12 ) Crocus Week (Monday 05 Mar 12 - Sunday 11 Mar 12) Sweetpea Fortnight (Sunday 01 Jul 12 - Sunday 15 Jul 12) Summer Fair (Thursday 26 Jul 12 ) Giant Games in the Gardens for children (Sunday 26 Aug 12 - Monday 27 Aug 12) Autumn Colours (Saturday 20 Oct 12 - Wednesday 31 Oct 12) |
| Organisation(s): |
Historic Houses Association |
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