The
Roper Family welcome you to their unique house and 30 acres of world
famous gardens at Forde Abbey tucked away in the Somerset countryside.
Founded by Cistercian monks over 800 years ago it became
one of the richest and learned monasteries in the country.
The Garden was developed in the 1800s and you can explore the many different aspects from spring bulbs, herbaceous
borders along the canal, an amazing bog garden, arboretum, lakes and working kitchen garden.
Forde Abbey - One of the greatest gardens in the West Country - Alan Titchmarsh
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2008
Forde
Abbey Garden open daily throughout the year 10am-4.30pm.
House - 18 March on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays,
Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays until the end of October.
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Forde Abbey,
Nr Chard, Somerset,
TA20 4 LU
Tel 01460 221290
www.fordeabbey.co.uk
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Facilities
- Restaurant and tearoom. Plant centre. Gardens suitable for
disabled. Dogs on short lead in garden only. |
