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Forde Abbey, Chard, Somerset. TA20 4LU. Tel: 01460 220231. Great
Hall. Monk’s Dormitory. Cloisters. Chapel. State Rooms.
The Forde Abbey tapestries were made in approximately 1620. The
Oak Room is dominated by the enormous four poster bed. The four
poster bed in The Bentham Room, with its red damask hangings
was made for the visit to the Abbey by Queen Anne in 1714. www.fordeabbey.co.uk.
About 5 miles south west of Crewkerne.
Barrington Court, Barrington,
nr Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0NQ. Tel: 01460 241938. Jekyll-inspired
garden, working kitchen garden and Tudor manor house. Colourful
layout in a series of 'rooms'
Arboretum with vivid golden hues in Autumn. Kitchen garden produce
used in the restaurant. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo
© NTPL / Neil Campbell-Sharp). www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
About 6 miles north of Crewkerne.
The Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset, TA20
4DD. Tel: 01460 30111. One of the top Wildlife Parks in the southwest.
One of its aims is to create environments in which animals can
behave as naturally as possible. Lemur, marmoset, monkeys, camel
deer, iguana and more. www.cstwp.co.uk. About 4 miles west of
Crewkerne.
Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory,
North Street, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset TA4 6QP. Tel: 01935
823289. 14th/15th-century farm buildings, formerly a priests'
residence. The Great Hall is open to visitors. National Trust.
Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About 5 miles north
of Crewkerne.
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