Explore The Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas and its Surroundings

Forde Abbey and Gardens (2.2 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

The Warehouse Theatre (3.9 miles)
The home of the historic Ilminster Entertainment Society, who put on a rich programme of plays throughout the year.
www.thewarehousetheatre.org.uk

Crewkerne (4.5 miles)
A classic market town with elegant Georgian architecture, a 15th Century church and narrow streets of snug cottages.

Chard (2.9 miles)
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.

Ilminster (4.0 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.