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Forde Abbey and Gardens

Historic House/Palace

Forde Abbey
CHARD
Somerset
TA20 4LU

Tel: +44 01460 221290

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Forde Abbey and Gardens

Enjoy free entry into the beautiful gardens at Forde Abbey during their Christmas Opening . Stroll around the 30 acres of award-winning gardens to work up an appetite for homemade lunches and cakes in the tearoom and some stress-free Christmas shopping in the well-stocked Gift Shop.

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Opening Times

Open All Year
Garden Open (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0018:00
House (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012)
DayTimes
Tuesday12:0016:00
Wednesday12:0016:00
Thursday12:0016:00
Friday12:0016:00
Sunday12:0016:00
Bank Holiday12:0016:00

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult - Garden only£8.50 per ticket
Adult - House & Garden£10.50 per ticket
Children under 15Free
Seniors - Garden only£7.50 per ticket
Seniors - House & Gardens£9.50 per ticket

For more information on ticket prices and discounts available, please visit our website.

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