Chard Tourist Tourist Information LogoInformation Centre

                     The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard TA20 1PP
                           (You can find us inside the Guildhall)
                      To find us  please click on the map below.

      Map
 Phone number 01460-260051
Our opening times are Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm,  Saturday 10am - 1pm.   Closed on Bank holidays.
  or Email us at Chard.tic@chard.gov.uk  
Fax number 01460 261661
 

 NEW  2011/2012 FREE Chard Town Guide click here
Cover produced by Ricardo Rocha

  Chard is the highest Town in Somerset at an elevation of 121 metres (397 ft) 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.The surrounding area is renowned for apple orchards and cider;  hundreds of tonnes of apples are pressed every year by local producers.

Chard has an excellent variety of hotels, guesthouses, public Inns, cafes and restaurants offering wonderful hospitality from traditional home cooked pub lunches to delicious cream teas and there are many local gastronomic experiences to try.   Chard also offers a wide selection of shops and supermarkets to suit all tastes.
For more information on places to eat, drink and stay, please contact Chard Tourist Information Centre.

The town offers ample parking
 with short stay carparks from 50p per hour to £2.40 for 4 hours & medium stay carparks from 80p per hour
 to £2.20 for all day.   Long stay carparks also available at £1.40 for all day.
All carpark charges are for Monday to Saturday from 9am until 6pm.
 Information on local public transport is also available. 


Markets and Fairs
Weekly Market held every Saturday in Fore Street from 8.00am
Weekly Antiques and Collectors Fair Every Thursday in The Guildhall from 8.00am until 2.00pm

 Merchandise Available: starting at only 50p 

  • Souvenirs of Chard and Somerset.
  • Various Ordnance Survey maps including Landranger 193 (Taunton ,Lyme Regis,Chard & Bridport ) & Explorer 116 (Lyme Regis,Bridport & Chard)
  • History of Chard books from £3.00.
  • Local books of interest.
  • Various walking books.
  • Postcards from 10p.
  • Photocopying per copy (10p:single-sided black & white) (15p:double-sided black & white) (15p:single-sided colour) (25p:double-sided colour) Faxing service also available at 50p per fax.
  • New Pencil Cases & Pencil Sharpeners.
  • New Westcountry Wildlife DVD - get up close and personal with Foxes in Dorset and Badgers in Somerset - only £12.00

Accessibility:

  • Guide Dogs welcome
  • Information in large print
  • Low level counter and seat
  • "Radar Keys" available to purchase priced £3.50