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Explore Chard and its Surroundings

Surrounded by rich farming countryside, Chard is a classic Somerset market town with a distinct sense of history. Nearby attractions include the breathtaking Forde Abbey, a medieval masterpiece imbued with over 900 years of history and with 30 acres of stunning gardens. A little further afield you’ll find the wildlife park at Cricket St Thomas, with all manner of exotic animals.
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Things to do, Eating, Places to visit, Beaches and Towns within within miles of Chard.


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The Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas (2.9 miles)
The famous attraction with so many animals to see, you won’t know where to begin.
www.cstwp.co.uk
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Forde Abbey and Gardens (3.0 miles)
A former Cistercian monastery dating back to the 1100s. The gardens are breathtaking, while inside must-sees include the cloisters and the upper refectory.
www.fordeabbey.co.uk
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The Warehouse Theatre (4.3 miles)
The home of the historic Ilminster Entertainment Society, who put on a rich programme of plays throughout the year.
www.thewarehousetheatre.org.uk
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Ilminster (4.3 miles)
Deep in the rolling Somerset countryside, Ilminster, with its imposing church and the winding River Ile, is a vision of pastoral beauty. One of the town’s best-loved attractions is Barrington Court, a well-preserved manor house with stunning formal gardens, an arboretum and traditional kitchen gardens. Younger visitors to Ilminster will clamour for a trip to the famous wildlife park at Cricket St Thomas nearby, which has a dizzying variety of animals including leopards and cheetahs.
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