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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 latest Town Guide click here
Chard 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.
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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 27th February 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, at Dowlish Wake, Bridge Farm 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 at the beginning of November.
CHARD CARNIVAL OCTOBER 10TH 2010. .
We are ticket agents for West Somerset Railways, The Brewhouse Theatre Taunton, Princess Theatre Torquay, The Playhouse and The Winter Gardens Weston-Super-Mare and The Pavilion Theatre Weymouth.
We have available this season Discount Vouchers for Fleet Air Arm Museum, Wookey Hole, "Crealy" Devon's Adventure Park ,.and Brean Leisure Park
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 the Disabilities toilets are now available to purchaes priced £3.25