FORDE ABBEY AND GARDENS
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| Name | FORDE ABBEY AND GARDENS |
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| Address | Forde Abbey Estate, Chard, South Somerset TA20 4LU |
| City | South Somerset |
| Category | Landmarks |
| Phone | 01460221290 01460220231 |
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| Speciality | Gardens, Historical Places, Plant Nursery, Landmark, Group Visits, Family Fun Programs, School Visits, Architecture Structure, Events, Tearoom, Shop, Weddings, House & Ceremonies and Receptions |
| About | Forde Abbey and Gardens is an iconic and historical landmark situated in the Somerset region, UK. The monument is a unique 12th-century house and 30 acres of award-winning gardens, with topiary lined avenues, England’s tallest powered fountain, walled kitchen garden and famous Mortlake tapestries. Forde Abbey is a privately owned former Cistercian monastery in the Dorset region, England. Forde Abbey flourished as a monastery for four hundred years, during which time it became one of the wealthiest and most learned institutions of its kind in England. The Abbey has a rich and varied history spanning 900 years with a popular plant nursery, tea rooms, kitchen garden and gift shop. Forde Abbey Nursery is located adjacent to the walled Kitchen Garden at Forde Abbey. Tourists and people can visit the nursery and adjoining gift shop without purchasing an admission ticket for the House or Garden. |
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