Forde Abbey and Gardens

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.
Snowdrops -Snowdrop Weekend - every weekend in February 2012.
Well worth visiting  but make sure you visit when the Abbey is open.- Editor

2012 - Forde Abbey Garden  open daily throughout the year 10am-4.30pm.
House - from 1April - see website.
Facilities - Restaurant and tearoom. Plant centre. Gardens suitable for disabled. Dogs on short lead in garden only.

Forde Abbey,
 Nr Chard, Somerset, TA20 4 LU
Tel 01460 221290
www.fordeabbey.co.uk