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Attractions near Forde Abbey and Gardens
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Horn Park Gardens
(7 Miles)*
The large and beautiful gardens, in a unique position and with magnificent views to the sea, surround the house built in 1910 by a pupil of Lutyens |
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Beaminster Museum
(7 Miles)*
Beaminster Museum is a local history museum covering Beaminster and the surrounding villages. Its collection covers past local families of importance, past local trades and schools and a fine collection of agricultural tools. |
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East Lambrook Manor Gardens
(10 Miles)*
These internationally famous Grade 1 listed gardens were the inspiration of Margery Fish who was the undisputed 'Leading Lady of Gardening' from the 1950's until her death in 1969. |
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Muchelney Abbey
(12 Miles)*
Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors. |
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Wellington Museum & Local History Society
(16 Miles)*
The exhibits in the museum feature famous firms and individuals that are or were based in Wellington. |
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Cadhay
(17 Miles)*
Cadhay is an historic manor house built in 1550, which is 12 miles east of Exeter. |
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The Sid Vale Heritage Centre
(18 Miles)*
Local Museum, Shop and Guided Strolls. |
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Escot Gardens, Maze & Fantasy Woodland
(18 Miles)*
Visit the Bug, Pirate Ship and indoor Play Barn and throw yourself down a 28ft Drop Slide! Relax in the Coach House Restaurant and enjoy a slice of homemade cake! |
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Sherborne Museum
(18 Miles)*
Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history: the Abbey, Sherborne School, the Almshouse, the Conduit and the Old Church House. |
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Abbotsbury Swannery
(18 Miles)*
For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods. |
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Abbotsbury Childrens Farm
(18 Miles)*
The Children's Farm is a great place for under 11s to cuddle guinea pigs, ride ponies, race toy tractors and play in sand pits. |
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Minterne Gardens
(18 Miles)*
The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. |
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Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum
(18 Miles)*
Built by Thomas Fox between 1797 and 1799 Coldharbour Mill was at the forefront of Georgian entrepeneurial development and was in continuous woollen and worsted yarn production until 1981. |
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Sherborne Castle
(19 Miles)*
The present Sherborne Castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and has been the Stately Home of the Digby family since 1617. |
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Sherborne Old Castle
(19 Miles)*
Built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury in the 12th century as a strongly defended palace, Sherborne Old Castle became a powerful Royalist base during the Civil War. |
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