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Tourism Information
For further information on places to eat and drink, contact Chard Tourist Information Centre.
OUR NEW Phone number 01460-260051
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard TA20 1PP
Our opening times are Monday to Friday 10.00am until 16.00pm, Saturday mornings 10.00am - 13.00pm
Email us at Chard.tic@chard.gov.uk
To download a copy of the 2009/10 Town Guide click here
NEW AVAILABLE NOW
Chard Walks a FREE leaflet with six circular walks in and around Chard. Produced by partnership between the Blackdown Hills AONB and SSDC's Area Development Team there are walks suitable for novice and experienced walkers, taking in some super countryside and stunning views.
Available to purchase in the Tourist Information Centre
Local souveniers including Mugs,Postcards, Notebooks, T-Towels, Varoius Magnet's, Bookmarks, Pens and Jute bags. ,We also have for sale a good selection of local history books , varoius walking books and Ordnance Survey maps.
Chard is the highest Town in Somerset and nestles in a corner of South Somerset between Dorset and Devon. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has a wealth of lovely places to visit for all the family.
Chard has an excellent variety of hotels, guesthouses, public Inns, cafe's and restaurants offering wonderful hospitality. The town affords ample parking with a wide selection of shops and supermarkets.
Please click on the map for a larger version
Markets and Fairs
Weekly Market held every Saturday near The Guildhall Fore Street from 8.00am
Weekly Antiques and Collectors Fair Every Thursday at The Guildhall from 8.00am until 14.00pm
Monthly Food and Craft fair "Saturday" from 9.00am in the Guildhall Fore Street next fair 25th September 2010
Food and Drink
From traditional home cooked pub lunches to delicious cream teas,
there are many local gastronomic experiences to try.
The surrounding area is renowned for apple orchards and cider. Hundreds of tonnes of apples are pressed every year by local producers such as Perrys Cider at Dowlish Wake, Bridge Farm Near Yeovil and Burrow Hill.
Within easy reach
The cultural cities of Bath, Exeter and Bristol are all within an easy journey from Chard, also only an hours drive to the lovely coast area known as the English Riviera.
Heading just half an hour south of the town is the spectacular Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. This section of Dorset and East Devon coastline has become a Heritage Site due to its outstanding geology. Along the whole coastline there are wonderful seaside towns and villages to visit. Including Lyme Regis world famous for fossils.
Carnival Season
During the month's of September through to late November the carnival season reigns supreme, and is a must for all the family. The biggest carnival is held in Bridgewater on the 5th November starting at 7.00pm
"CHARD CHILDRENS CARNIVAL" SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER at Mid-Day
"CHARD CARNIVAL" SATURDAY OCTOBER 9th OCTOBER starting at 7.15pm more information and to view the carnival route please click on the link below
http://chardcarnival.wordpress.com/
We are ticket agents for West Somerset Railways save over 10% when you book with us..
Theatre Booking's, book with us for any of the Theatres listed below.
The Brewhouse Theatre Taunton, Princess Theatre Torquay, The Playhouse and The Winter Gardens Weston-Super-Mare and The Pavilion Theatre Weymouth.
You can also book tickets for Berry's Coaches, the Superfast London Coach or for one of their day tours.Booking's for Berry's Holidays now also available.
"Radar Keys" for Disabilities toilets are now available to purchase priced £3.50