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Two streams and a wide variety of good shops, flank the spacious High Street of the vibrant town of Chard. Its history since the 13th century is imaginatively recounted in the museum at Godworthy House, which also has the Stringfellow Collection, celebrating the inventor of powered flight. Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve and Hornsbury Mill with its working wheel and landscaped water garden are not far from the town.
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Attractions near Chard
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Forde Abbey and Gardens
(3 Miles)*
Founded in 1146, Forde Abbey was one of the most significant Cistercian monasteries in England during the four centuries that separated the reign of King Stephen from the Reformation. |
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Horn Park Gardens
(9 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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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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Towns near Chard
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Wambrook Tourist Information
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Higher Wambrook Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Chardstock Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Chard
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The Mount Somerset
(10 Miles)*
High on the slopes of the Blackdown Hills stands The Mount Somerset. |
Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Taunton
(11 Miles)*
Located by junction 25 of the M5 motorway, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding attractions and countryside. |
Holiday Inn Express Taunton M5 J25
(11 Miles)*
The Express By Holiday Inn Taunton is situated at Junction 25 of the M5 providing an excellent base for exploring Taunton and an ideal stopover for clients travelling to Devon and Cornwall. |
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Self Catering near Chard
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The Willows Holiday Cottage
(5 Miles)*
The Willows offers a cosy, spacious and well equipped two bedroom accommodation. Set within the site of the historic Weycroft Mill, its ideally situated for exploring the local market town of Axminster. |
Colhayne Cottages
(8 Miles)*
Colhayne Cottages are a pair of charming holiday homes that are situated in the parish of Shute, which is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. They both enjoy easy access to the A35 (1/2 mile). |
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