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 Chard
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| Chard,
small town in a farming area on the border with Devon.
After the failed Monmouth
rebellion in 1685 Judge Jefferies held his Bloody Assize here
in the former manor house.
The building is still
here, near the Elizabethan Guildhall, and you can visit the
courtroom.
The church and the
Choughs Inn are worth a visit, probably in that order.
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Map of Chard |
What
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Chard Tourist Attractions
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 Chard
Museum, 15 High
Street Chard TA20 1QL ,local exhibits including those on the
local lace industry and costumes, shop, etc, Tel: 01460 65091
 Open:May-Oct,
Mon-Fri 10.30-16.30, Sat 10.30-12.30, closed Sun except Jul
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Cricket
St Thomas Wildlife Park,
A30 east, formerly home of Mr Blobby, now a leisure park with
parkland, animals, pets corner etc The theme park is now closed
and a Warner hotel has been built here Tel: 01460 30111
Open: 10-6 or dusk in winter |
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Forde
Abbey,
in Dorset, south east off B3162, former abbey in great setting
with lakes
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Cider Mills, east
off A358 north, of B3162 south from Ilminster, around a yard
are thatched buildings, you can see the cider being made, video
presentation, tastings(!), shop, Tel: 01460 52681 |
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villages north and south, try Wambrook
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Where
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Eleighwater near Chard TA20 3AQ
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In 5 acres of peaceful, landscaped water gardens, deep in the heart of Somerset, this charming 19th- century watermill combines beautiful original features and traditional character with modern comforts.
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Henderson Drive Forton Road Chard TA20 2HW
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The Lordleaze Hotel is a delightfully converted 18th century farmhouse set in rural surroundings. The secluded surroundings of Lordleaze Hotel is a perfect location for those seeking peace and tranquility.
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Hewood near Chard TA20 4NR Tel: 0844 847 1200
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In a tranquil unspoilt hamlet this romantic thatched cottage (all of property left of right chimney) enjoys glorious views across farmland towards Forde Abbey. Cosy very comfortable and full of character it is set on the Dorset Devon and Somerset border &...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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2 Holway Cottage Synderford Thorncombe near Chard TA20 4PZ Tel: 0844 847 1200
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This delightful 17th century Grade II listed cottage recently sympathetically refurbished to a high standard retains many fine historic features including its original timber stairs and beams. Set in the little village of Thorncombe it enjoys its own priv...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Knapp Tatworth near Chard TA20 2SZ Tel: 0844 847 1200
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Set on the Somerset Devon and Dorset border this delightful ground floor apartment is ideally located for enjoying the myriad pleasures these three glorious counties have to offer. Adjoining the owner's home it lies just a short drive from the world f...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Chard
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| Visit Taunton
for the shops,or drive south to
Lyme Regis and a dramatic coastline |
Towns near Chard To Visit - straight line distance:
Ilminster Tourist Information (4.42 miles) Axminster Tourist Information (6.52 miles) Crewkerne Tourist Information (7.35 miles) Lyme Regis Tourist Information (10.32 miles) |
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