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For
a full list of theatres in the UK. Click on to Showtime
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 In Memorium
Duke of Monmouth
Crowned King in Chard 1685
In
Memory of the People of Chard executed for following me: Simon
Cross, William Davy, James Dennett, Henry Earterbrook, Edward Foote,
William Godfrey, Humphrey Hitchcock, John Jervis, John Knight, Abraham
Pill, Edward Warren & William Williams.By courtesy of "hanging" Judge
Jeffries. Although
Monmouth's rebellion was a disaster for many it will always be
remembered amongst West Country people as a reason for some pride.
Pride that when liberty was threatened the West County at least was
prepared to fight against all odds for what they believed in.
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| Somerset & Avon Pantomimes 2009/10 |
Bath |
 Sleeping
Beauty, Theatre
Royal Bath , Sawclose, Bath, BA1
1ET 17th Dec 2009 to 24th
Jan 2010
Starring LIZA GODDARD as the Good Fairy,
Eastenders? & Hollyoaks? GEMMA BISSIX as Bad Fairy,
CHRIS HARRIS as Nurse Nelly, Last of the Summer Wine?s TOM OWEN as King
and JON MONIE as Silly Billy. Website THEATRE ROYAL CLICK |
Bristol |
 Snow
White, Bristol
Hippodrome , St Augustine's Parade,
Bristol,
Avon, BS1 4UZ 11th Dec 2009 to 10th Jan 2010
Mirror, mirror on the wall ? which is the most spectacular panto of
them all? Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs at The Bristol Hippodrome
this Christmas.
Website http://www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
Book Tickets Now |
Frome |
The
Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin Merlin
Theatre , Bath Road, Frome BA11 2HG 5th Dec 2009
to 13th Dec
2009
Having been cheated out of his rightful claim to the Queen's daughter,
he returns in this wonderfully original sequel to the classic fairy
tale. Website http://www.merlintheatre.co.uk/ |
Frome |
Snow White, Frome
Memorial Theatre,
Christchurch Street West, Frome; Somerset BA11
1EB Telephone: 01373 462795 December 29-2nd January
Matinee
& Evening Performances: Matinee
performances start at 2.30pm. Evening
performances start at 7.30pm. Balcony Seats -
£12.50. Stall Seats -
£11.50
Concessions
in the Stalls only - £9.50 MEMORIAL THEATRE CLICK |
Glastonbury
|
 Cinderella, Strode Theatre Church Road Street BA16
0AB tel:
01458 442846 Sunday, 27 December
to Saturday, 2 January.
The most popular pantomime of all, this ‘rags to
riches’ story of a
gentle down-trodden girl helped by her fairy godmother to find her
prince, promises to be a magical evening of fun, laughter, music and
enchantment for all the family.
This is an amateur production. For more information visit:
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Minehead |
 Goldilocks
and the Three Bears Butlins
Minehead , Butlins Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5SH 17th Jul 2009
to 5th Jan 2010
Every Butlins break gives you the opportunity to see a Storybook Panto.
At Butlins Minehead see the much loved tale of Goldilocks and the Three
Bears as part of the entertainment included in every break, all year
round.
Website http://www.butlins.com/resorts/minehead/
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Minehead |
Cinderella.Regal Theatre,
10-16 The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5AY 01643 706430
mail@regaltheatre.co.uk
2nd-9th January 2010 l
at regaltheatre dot co dot uk
Panto People’s
annual production. Written by Alan Frayn, directed by Janet Costello Following last
year’s smash hit Aladdin, Minehead Panto People join forces with Stage
Right Creative Limited to give you the most magical pantomime of them
all: Cinderella. With spectacular
sets, an amazing transformation scene, a hilarious script by Alan P
Frayn and slapstick aplenty, this will be a truly memorable pantomime
to brighten your New Year. With a Prince, a Pumpkin, a Glass Slipper
and some very Ugly Sisters, this much loved fairy tale is brought
enchantingly to life in a seasonal treat for all the family. This year
Minehead Panto People are proud to introduce two new outrageous dames
and a cast that includes family favourite linkman Buttons, a beautiful
Cinderella, a Fairy Godmother with attitude, and cartloads of comedy
capers from zany builders, Bodget and Leggett. A truly spectacular
FAMILY pantomime. TICKETS: Adults
£8.00, Friends £7.50, Children/Students/ ES40’s
£4.00 REGAL
THEATRE CLICK |
Taunton |
When Santa Fell To Earth,
The Brewhouse Theatre & Art Centre, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
TA1 1JL Tel: 01823 283244 7th December 2009 to 2nd January 2010
This is the UK premier of When Santa Fell To Earth a big-hearted story
of two children’s adventure to save the last real Santa. It all starts
on a dark and stormy December night, when mischievous reindeer
Twinklestar bolts from his reigns and leaves his Christmas caravan to
fall from the sky! Luckily the extraordinary passengers – Niklas
Goodfellow, a real-life Santa Claus, two angels and assorted elves –
crash-land in a friendly neighbourhood where two children called Ben
and Charlotte come to their rescue.
BREWHOUSE
THEATRE CLICK
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Taunton |
 Aladdin , The
Brewhouse Theatre & Art Centre, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
TA1 1JL Tel: 01823 283244 Thursday, 14 January until
Saturday, 23 January
Taunton's Pantomime Society This year the Wayfarers
present an Aladdin extravaganza set in China's old Peking. Go
along and sing your heart out to show-stopping songs and follow
Aladdin's quest for love and wealth accompanied by good old Widow
Twankey. In true pantomime fashion, this family show will have
you
singing, dancing and smiling all the way home. For more
information
visit:
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Taunton |
 Little Red Riding Hood
Pantomime .Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Cheddon Road - Taunton -
Somerset - TA2
7QP
Saturday 2nd January 2010
Adults £ 7 Children £ 5 Booking fee applies Tickets
available on 01823 27127 BLACKBROOK PAVILION CLICK |
Wellington |
Snow White, Pantomime @ The Wellesley,
The
Arts Centre, Eight Acre Lane, Wellington Somerset TA21 8PS
(01823) 667774 Date:
26-01-2010 to 30-01-2010 Time:
19:30 Matinee Information: Sat
10am & 2.30pm
A
beautiful princess, a wicked Queen, some strange men that live in the
forest.... All the characters you would expect from the fairytale and
more besides in this version of the story directed by Colin Marshall.
Tickets on sale from Tuesday 29th December.
Box Office: Cards & Co. South Street
Tickets: £7 adult £5
child/senior WELLINGTON
ARTS ASSOCIATION CLICK |
Weston-super-Mere
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Snow White.
Playhouse,
High St, Weston Super Mare. Tel: 01934 627457 14th
December 2009-January 10th 2010
Starring Vicki Michelle & Peter Duncan PLAYHOUSE THEATRE CLICK |
Yeovil |
 Dick Whittington, Octagon
Theatre , Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset,
BA20 1UX 11th Dec 2009 to 2nd Jan
2010
Starring Ventriloquist Nigel Harvey and his companions Ben &
Sox Website http://www.octagon-theatre.co.uk/
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THE
WESSEX HALL OF FAME
 It
is hoped
that we may be able to open an actual Wessex Hall of Fame in Chard,
Somerset
in 2010 and would appreciate any assistance from the living listed on
our Wessex
Hall of Fame Website, or relatives of the deceased. This includes
Margaret
Bondfield and W.S. Henson, both born in Chard.
We are hoping to collect possesions, and or writings of those enrolled
in
the Hall. So if you know any of those listed , want to help create the
Hall,
or have any information please Click here to contact us or call
0870
794 2180
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CHARD TOWN HISTORIC PLAQUE TRAIL
Chard
2000 first promoted the idea of Plaques to identify buildings or sites
of
historic interest. Each plaque is produced in metal, oval shaped 500 x
280
mm with white lettering on blue background, by local company CERDIC
FOUNDRIES,
Beeching Close, Furnham Road, Chard. The
plaques indicate the site together with the Borough Seal and some brief
historical
notes. All plaques have been sponsored by local people, firms,
organisations
and businesses as listed below to whom Chard 200 are most grateful
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Start
at
Guildhall
beneath Margaret Bondfield
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The
Walk
commences
from the centre of Chard at the Guildhall, the town's main cultural
centre,
just down from Woolworth's at a building now occupied by Dolland &
Aitcheson
but previously occupied by the Bristol & West Building Society can
be
viewed
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1.Bristol & West 
Sponsored by Bristol & West - Unveiled 02/09/1995
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A hall
in the
centre
of the street here was an Assize Court and Market House 1600-1834. Here
too
Lizzie Taff was sold in 1801 for half a crown by her husband,
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Return
to the Guildhall- Left side facing can be viewed |
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2.Chard
Town Hall
Sponsored by Chard Town Council- Unveiled 30/04/1993
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The
Town Hall
was
built here in 1835 and held butchers shambles, prison cell and fire
engine.
The Corn Exchange at the rear was added in 1883
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Continue
up
Fore Street and the Cornhill to Bakers Dozen where two plaques can be
viewed
on the new building which replaced the original. |
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3.
Corn Hill
Sponsored by Chard & Ilminster News - Unveiled 18/02/2000
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The
site of
Thomas
Young's printing business where the Chard & Ilminster News was
founded
in 1874
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4.
Bakers Dozen
Sponsored by Helmsted Society - Unveiled 08/06/1996
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Here
in 1343
stood
the Medieval Borough Chapel of Saint Francis. It became Town Hall after
the
Reformation. It was sold in 1834 as building material for £43
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Turn
left
into
Holyrood Street passing the Baptist Church and then turn left along the
pedestrian
way just past Martin. Go past the back of the Lydl superore to Boden
Street.
Cross Boden Street and turn right. On the left a short way down you
will
come to the Boden Arts Centre. |
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5.
Boden Street Library
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Retrace
your
steps along Boden Street and cross back behind the Lydl Superstore and
on
your left is the Holyrood Lace Mill |
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6.
Holyrood Lace Mill
Sponsored by Mr & Mrs D. Hill - Unveiled 28/02/1998
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Manufactured
plain
net from 1829-1964. The mill owner for many years was Col. J.W.Gifford
(1856-1930),
Astronomer and Pioneer in X-ray photography.
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Return
to Holyrood Street and turn left. Continue past Mill Lane to end of
street.
Cross at junction with extreme care to Church Street and continue to
Forton
Road where you can view on boundary wall of Glebeland.
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7.
Glebeland
Sponsored by Chard Toc H. Unveiled 30/10/1999
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Home
of Dr.
R.A.Fawcus
for 50 years. Beloved Physician and Friend Freeman of Chard
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Cross
the
main
road with Great Care and return to Holyrood Street with St. Mary's
church
on your left. At junction on bounday wall of Holyrood House you can see
the
very first Chard 2000 plaque |
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8.
Borough Boundary
Sponsored by Chard 2000 - Unveiled 14/04/1992
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Bishop
Jocelyn marked
a boundary of his new Borough here 'at the gate of our court' in 1235
to
the south was Old Chard and the Manor.
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Continue
past
Manor Court School to Crowshute House to view- |
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9
Crowshute
House
Sponsored by Mr & Mrs.T.Prior - Unveiled 06/11/1993
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Formerly
Love's
Furniture Emporium and later the Town's Fire Station. A small Quaker
burial
ground lay to the west.
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Continue
along
Crowshute Link passing Mitchell Gardens with Beacon financially
supported
by Chard 2000. Turn left into High Street and continue to no 121 which
is
site of
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10.
Stringfellow's
House
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John Stringfellow,
local tool-maker, flew the world's first
powered
aeroplane lived here.
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Cross main A30 road (High
Street) and turn right back
down
towards town centre. At the junction with Helliers Road on stone wall
which
formed boundary of the now demolished High Street School can ve viewed.
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11. High Street School
Sponsored by Mr & Mrs J Brice- Unveiled 09/03/1994
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Site of the
Non-Conformist British
School
built 1854 and enlarged by the school board 1870. A junior school
1925-1960.
Margaret Bondfield was a pupil here.
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Return
down
High Street ( with a chance to visit Chard Museum) to the hamstone
building where inside the porch can be viewed.
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12. Harveys Homes
Sponsored by Trustees of Harvey's - Unveiled 29/05/1997
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Richard Harvey merchant
of Exeter.
By
his will dated 1663 left this property, rebuilt in 1842, for the use as
a
hospital for the residents of Chard, the place of his birth.
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Continue
down High Street
passing
Choughs Inn on your left and turn into Coombe Street where on the front
boundary
wall of the imposing terrace can be viewed
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13. Hope Terrace
Sponsored by Mrs Liz Doherty - Unveiled 07/12/2002
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Local Philanthropists
headed by
Reverend
John Gunn instigated the buildong of this terrace to relieve acute
hardship
caused by unemployment in the 1820's.
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Return
to junction and
continue
down Fore Street past Manor Court, Phoenix Hotel, Co-Op Store and Essex
House to Chard School. On this building can be viewed-
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14.
Chard School
Sponsored by Old Cerdics - Unveiled 08/03/2003
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John Symes owned this
manor house
in
1583. A School was founded in 1671, The Town Grammar School until 1890.
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To
view the next plaque you
will need to walk approximately half a mile. Over the pedestrian
crossing to Furnham
Road with the Church of the Good Shepherd pn your left. Continue down
East
Street, over Victoria Roundabout and turn left into Avishayes Road
(opposite
Tesco's), past fire station to Wilkins Close. The plaque is set in
hamstone
plinth on site of former Sunnylands home.
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15. Chard Union
Sponsored by Mr & Mrs K Haines - Unveiled 19/07/1995
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Site of the Chard
Workhouse built
in
1837 for the relief of destitution under the 'poor lawact, 1834' here
also wayfarers were lodged. Became Sunnylands E.P.H. in 1948,
demolished 1974.
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You
will need to retrace
your
steps back into the town with Catholic Church on left at East
Street/Fore
Street junction. Continue past Methodist Church to entrance of Holly
Terrace
where on a pillar you can view -
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16.
Holly Terrace
Sponsored by Mrs W Chubb - Unveiled 23/06/2001
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One of several Town
'Rows' was
built
in 1896 on land once owned by John Riste, founder of Chard's Lace
Industry.
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Continue
up Fore Street and
you
will be back where you started.
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Some of The
Sights of Chard
You Will Pass
on the Historic Plaque Trail
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Churches you pass on the Trail
Catholic Church
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Church of the Good Shepherd
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St. Mary's Church
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Methodist Church
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Baptist Church
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 The
Chard Lace Riot Audio Walk
It's
a
Riot
- In 1842 Chard was the Scene of the Famous Chard Lace Riot. Now YOU
can
join the rioters on The Chard Lace Riot Audio Walk. Simply go to the
Tourist
Office (Next to the Guildhall) and get the audio machine. Then you walk
the
three quarters of a mile round the 7 sites of the riots. (There is a
resting
bench at each site). Listen to A crowd of starving angry workers
demanding
their rights ........Civic Leaders in Panic.......Tension
Mounting.........
Call in The Cavalry. History re-enacted & brought
vividly
to life.
Chard
Tourist Information Centre,
Guildhall, Fore Street, TA20
Wessex
Telephone
: 01460 65710
email: chardtic@chard.gov.uk
Click here to
contact
us
CARNIVALS
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CHARD
CARNIVAL 10th OCTOBER 2009 from 7.15pm
DATES 2009
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Carnival
2009 will be held as follows. All dates are correct as of January 2009.
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Circuit
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15th August (Sat)
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7:15pm
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Sturminster Newton
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Wessex GP
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12th September (Sat)
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7:00pm
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Trowbridge
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Wessex GP
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19th September (Sat)
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7:00pm
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Mere
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Wessex GP
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26th September (Sat)
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7:00pm
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Frome
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Wessex GP
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26th September (Sat)
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7:30pm
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Wellington
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South Somerset FC
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3rd October (Sat)
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7:00pm
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Shaftesbury
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Wessex GP
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10th October (Sat)
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7:30pm
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Gillingham
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Wessex GP
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03rd October (Sat)
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7:15pm
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Ilminster
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South Somerset FC
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10th October (Sat)
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7:15pm
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Chard
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South Somerset FC
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17th October (Sat)
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7:30pm
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Castle Cary
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Wessex GP
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17th October (Sat)
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7:00pm
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Taunton
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South Somerset FC
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24th October (Sat)
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7:00pm
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Wincanton
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Wessex GP
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31st October (Sat)
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7:00pm
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Warminster
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Wessex GP
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(cancelled ?)
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7:30pm
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Crewkerne
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- - -
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06th November (Fri)
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7:00pm
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Bridgwater [route/map]
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Somerset County GFCA
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07th November (Sat)
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7:00pm
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North Petherton [route/map]
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Somerset County GFCA
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09th November (Mon)
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7:30pm
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Burnham-on-Sea / Highbridge
[route/map]
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Somerset County GFCA
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11th November (Wed)
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7:30pm
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Shepton Mallet [route/map]
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Somerset County GFCA
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12th November (Thu)
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7:15pm
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Midsomer Norton [route/map]
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-
- -
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13th November (Fri)
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7:30pm
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Wells [route/map]
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Somerset County GFCA
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14th November (Sat)
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7.00pm
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Glastonbury [route/map]
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Somerset County GFCA
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16th November (Mon)
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7:15pm
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Weston-super-Mare [route/map]
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Somerset County GFCA
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20th November (Fri) (expected)
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7:15pm
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Yeovil [route/map]
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Carnivals
on the Somerset County GFCA circuit generally attract the most entries
and visitors (and last approx 2-3 hours), followed by carnivals on the
South Somerset FC
and Wessex GP (and last approx 1 hour).
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The Somerset Carnivals are
highly
regarded as the largest illuminated processions in the world. They
occur late on in the year at various locations including: Bridgwater,
Burnham-on-Sea, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton
Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil.
The
carnivals in
Somerset date back to 400 years, and are one of the most spectacular
events in Somerset today. In some of the bigger locations (such as
Bridgwater), you can expect to see crowds of more than 120,000.
The carnival floats (or carts as they are sometimes referred as), are
designed and built by dedicated carnival clubs around the West Country.
These carnival clubs have many members who raise money throughout the
year, and work relentlessly to achieve the spectacular carnival
entries. The carnival floats take part in the carnival parade along
with other entries; these range from clowns dancing
in the streets to 100ft illuminated carnival floats (some with up to
30,000
light bulbs) pulled by tractors.
CHARD
CARNIVAL 2005
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Some
Of The Other Attractions in the Chard Area
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Click below
to book your Tickets
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ATTRACTION
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PICTURE
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ADDRESS
& CLICK
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Tel/Fax
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Chard
(Cerdre, Cherdre, Cherde)
was commercial in origin, being a trade centre near the
Roman road to
the
west. There are two Roman villas in the parish. There was a British
camp
at Neroche in the neighbourhood. Chard is situated on the highest
ground
between the Bristol and English Channels, on the border of Devonshire,
and
was anciently spelt Cerde, or Cherde. - the royal house of Cerdic. Because of it's position being the highest ground it was
strategically in the best position to defend and is more obviously
"Camelot" than other such claimants. Today it is the southermost Market
Town in Somerset. Market Day is Saturday.
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Guildhall
,Fore Street,Chard,TA20 1PP
Email: chardtic@chard.gov.uk
Open: Easter - end October Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm,
Saturday 10am
- 1pm (all year) November -
Easter Monday
- Friday 11am - 4pm
CHARD CLICK |
Tel
: 01460 65710 |
BARLEYMOW
FARM SHOP
A new &
exciting splendid farm shop with home reared meats, fresh fruit and
veg, dairy produce, deli, preserves, cidery & wines, organic
produce, gifts and crafts.
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Snowdon
Hill Farm,
Chard, TA20
Just half a mile west of Chard on the A30 towards
Honiton
BARLEYMOW FARM SHOP
CLICK
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Tel : 01460 62130
Fax : 01460 62132
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BARRINGTON COURT GARDENS (NATIONAL
TRUST)
Was
laid out in the 1920s to designs by architects Forbes and Tate for
the Lyle family who used basket-weave bick paths & fine masonary
in walls & outhouses. In season produce is tended in the walled
kitchen garden & used in the Strode House restaurant.
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Barrington, Nr Ilminster, Somerset
BARRINGTON
COURT CLICK |
Tel
:01460
241938
Fax
: 01460 242614
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CHARD
ANTIQUES FAIR
This is held
every Thursday in the Guildhall
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Guildhall
,
Fore Street,
Chard,TA20 1PP
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CHARD CRICKET CLUB
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George Fields TA20
CHARD CRICKET CLUB CLICK
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01460 63829
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CHARD
MAIN CARNIVAL 2008 is on OCTOBER
11th.
Chard holds two magnificent carnivals
each
year. People flock to Chard for these carnivals. Somerset
Carnivals have been in existence for over 400
years
& are considered as some of the finest in the world. See our
Wessex Index page for dates of other Wessex carnivals. |
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A Circuit around
Chard
from
7.30pm
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CHARD HOCKEY CLUB
Chard Hockey Club was established in 1907 it now
runs 4 Men's &
3 Ladies sides.
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Pitch
Holyrood School, Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset TA20 1JL
Email :chardhockeyclub@
cornerview.co.uk
CHARD HOCKEY CLUB CLICK
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tel:01460 62147 |
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CHARD MARKET
is open every
Saturday. It is centred round the newly
renovated
magnificent Guildhall.
People
come in from all over the area to buy local
produce.
Mouth-watering fresh local food can be bought including Bread, Cheeses,
Fish,
Fruit, Meat and Vegetables.Bargains in clothes, flowers, shoes,
hardware, plants,
videos,
tapes, electrical goods and animal foods are also available. Get
there
early
to get the bargains. There are also
large multiple outlets of Tesco,
Lidl,
Focus, Co-Operative, and Somerfield open all hours here as well
as
many interesting shops to browse around. These are listed in
Chardnet's
directory of businesses and trades.
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Fore Street,Chard,TA20
1PP
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CHARD
NATURE RESERVOIR
The
reservoir provides an exciting opportunity to observe wildlife. Over
150 species of birds. A two mile marked walk is in this nature reserve.
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Oaklands Road,
Chard |
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CHARD RUGBY CLUB
Chard Rugby
Football Club was founded initially in 1876 and reformed
after the Second World War. It is affiliated to both the Rugby Football
Union and the Somerset RFU.
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The Park,
Essex Close,
TA20 1RH
CHARD RUGBY
CLUB CLICK
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tel :01460 62495 |
CHARD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
SCREWFIX DIRECT WESTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
FIRST DIVISION
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Dening Sports Fields,
Zembard Lane,
Chard TA20 1JL
CHARD
TOWN CLICK
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01460 61402 |
THE
COTLEY HUNT on Boxing Day ( December 26th)
The Cotley
Hunt sets out from the centre of Chard on Boxing day
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Meets outside
the Phoenix Hotel
Fore
Street,
Chard,
TA20
1PH
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CRESTA LEISURE CENTRE &
KINGFISHER SWIMMING POOL
The
Chard leisure centre, which saw champion Matthew Clay train
there in his younger days, has continued to improve its facilities over
the past four years, focusing more on fitness for the younger
generation, and spending a massive £100,000 on refurbishment and
new
equipment. With fit and active clubs targeted at the
eight to 15 age group, and
GP referrals directed to the centre, the facility is key to the health
and fitness of the people of Chard.With two squash
courts, an indoor sports hall, swimming pool,
fitness room, and a wide selection of activities to choose from, there
is something on offer for everybody.Mr Patterson said:
"We aim to get young people to enjoy sport. If
they enjoy sport then the health benefits come naturally. Adults using
the gym get to work out with a variety of age groups."
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Holyrood Community School,
Zembard Lane, TA20 1JL |
01460 64084
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CRICKET
ST.THOMAS WILDLIFE PARK
Enjoy a full day out in
the scenic grounds &
experience the thrill of seeing over 500 animals, some rare &
endangered species, including a pair of Amur leopards.
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Cricket
St.Thomas, Nr Chard
The Wildlife
Park is
located 3 miles east of Chard on the A30. Off junction 24 off the M5
CRICKET ST.THOMAS WILDLIFE CLICK
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Tel :01460 30111 |
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FERNE
ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Visit the animal
enclosures, Nature Trail, Picnic
and Conservation areas. Tea Room & Gift Shop Opens March 24th -
September 29th. Weds, Sat., Sun., & Bank Holidays 2.00-4.45pm
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Wambrook,
Nr Chard
FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
CLICK
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Tel :01460 65214 |
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FORDE
ABBEY
& GARDENS
"One of the Top
Ten Gardens in England" Maginficent 12th Century house, 30 acres of
gardens, plant centre, gift shop, tea room, pottery exhibition, forge.
Gardens open daily throughout the year 10.00-4.30. House open 1.00pm to
4.30pm on Tues to Fri,Sun & Bank hols. 26th March to end October.
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Nr Chard
Signposted
from A30
between Chard & Crewkerne and from the A358 between Chard &
Axminster
FORDE ABBEY CLICK
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Tel :01460 221290 |
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PERRYS CIDER WORKS
Traditional cider mills with
museum of farming bygones.
Take a nostalgic look at old country life. Cider sampling in the farm
shop. |
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Dowlish
Wake,
Nr Ilminster, Somerset
Set
in an attractive village with a packhorse bridge. Follow the Cider
Mill & Cart signs.
PERRYS
CIDER CLICK |
Tel
:01460
52681
Fax
: 01460 54992
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PHOENIX FITNESS
Phoenix fitness, now in it’s 7th year is a well
established gym located in Chard, Somerset. The proprietor Simon Lunn
has overseen the gym’s development from the out set.Phoenix
Fitness was originally based at Millfield Industrial Estate (from
2001-2007) and has recently moved to a new larger premises which is
located at Fore Street.The new gym is a
purpose built gymnasium comprising of 2 floors, downstairs hosting a
fitness suite, and a ladies only suite, Upstairs is host to fully
equipped free weights gym, studio floor, changing rooms and showers all
of which are fully air conditioned.
Phoenix fitness caters for everyone from beginners to advanced, with
male and female trainers on floor and always available.Phoenix
fitness specialise in weight management, nutritional advice,
rehabilitation, training support and motivation. We also cater for
physiotherapy and chiropractic referrals.Personal trainers are on hand
and are free.
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Fore Street, TA20
next to Chard Ford
PHOENIX
FITNESS CLICK
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01460 64144
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WINDWISTLE GOLF,SQUASH &
COUNTRY CLUB
Located in the
beautiful Somerset countryside with outstanding elevated
views in all directions. Windwhistle Golf Club extends a warm welcome
to all.
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Cricket St.Thomas
TA20 4DG
WINDWISTLE GOLF CLUB CLICK
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01460 30231 |
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RESTAURANTS IN THE CHARD AREA
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RESTAURANTS
IN CHARD AREA
|
Address
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Tel No
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Fax
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Email
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Comment
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Restaurants in and near Chard
+ "Bunters"
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For
orgasmic gourmet click here onto Restaurants with Michelin Stars
in Wessex
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contact us |
Bath
House
Restaurant
Oriental Aroma Chinese
|
Holyrood
Street Chard, TA20 2AH
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01460
67575
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01460
64106
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Chinese
& Thai food & takeaway A bustling Chinese & Thai
restaurant. We have had varying reports ranging from excellant down to
average. However all say staff were friendly and helpful.
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Bellplot
House
Restaurant
|
High
Street, Chard, TA20 1QB
|
01460
62600
|
01460
62600
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bellplothouse
hotel
@talk21.com
|
No
reports
as always full
when we tried to book a table
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Candlelight
Inn
Silly Steaks-
Sunday Roasts & Salads- Light Luncheons
|
Bishopwood
TA20 3RS
|
01460
234476
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No reports
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Chan's Chinese Restaurant
Peking & Cantonese Cuisine
|
Old Brewery House,
21 High Street,
Chard, TA20 1QF
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01460 261882
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Eat in or
Take-Away
New to Chard. Very tasty Chinese meal in pleasant ambience
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Dolphin
Inn Pub
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Fore Street,
Chard, TA20
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01460 63424
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No reports
received
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The Fish Plate, Watchet,
Somerset
If
you are in the area this is a treat not to be
missed. Be sure to
book first.Fish-plate n. A flat piece of iron etc. connecting railway
rails (Usually stored in a goods shed) Originally a goods shed at
the terminus of the mineral line, now beautifully restored as a relaxed
seafood restaurant set in the hustle and bustle of Market Street, 'The
Fish Plate' believes in the importance of local food for local people.
All fish is locally sourced,
organic and sustainable. Fruit and
vegetables used in the restaurant are locally grown with love and
care.We also believe that good food should be fun: whole crabs are
offered with bibs,mallets,chopping boards and picks; bowls of Mussels
with finger bowls and the crunchiest Squid from the channel will make
you smile and remember why you love this little corner of England.
Had Coleridge's Ancient
Mariner dined at The Fish Plate maybe he
wouldn't have been quite so despondent! OUR RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
2009 -
Michelin, Egon Ronay &
Other Guides- this is the treat you have missed!!!!
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THE FISH PLATE CLICK
14a Market Street, Watchet ,
Somerset , TA23 0AN
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01984 639191 |
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enquiries@
thefishplate.co |
I travel
the world & am a travel agent- fell in love with Watchet. 3 of us
had a delightful meal- the fish was tasty & alas the desserts were
yummy and didn't help my waistline. I'll be back
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The
Gallery
Art Gallery/
Restaurant
A new and
different restaurant in the centre of Chard.
Behind "Hooked on Books" bookshop. Good Jazz and other evenings. Book
early. David Barnes. the Chef< and John Hook will make you feel ats
if you are enjoying a real gourmet meal in your own home. If you are in
the area this is a rear not to be missed. Be sure to book first
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4 Hollyrood Street
Chard,TA20 2AH
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01460 61010
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The meal was well cooked
and presented well by the
excellant hosts John Wood and David Barnes. |
The Haselbury
Mill Ltd
|
Mill House,
Haselbury Plucknett,
Crewkerne.
Somerset.TA18 7NY.
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01460 77095
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No reports
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Restaurant
www.
hornsburymill.co.uk
Probably
the most
beautiful setting in the South West. A tranquil lakeside,river and
garden location set in 14 acres. From a quiet pint to a 500 guest
function.
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Eleighwater, Chard,
TA20 3AQ |
01460 63317
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01460 63317
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hornsbury
mill@
btclick.com
|
The
atmosphere looking at the
old mill wheel turning was as good as an excellant meal. The service
was good and attentive. |
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HR Select
Cafe & Restaurant
A lively coffee shop and
licensed bar is at the heart of the cafe which also serves traditional
English breakfasts, snacks and home-cooked european specialities. A
separate seated restaurant area provides a more intimate setting for
dinner.
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1-3 Fore
Street Chard, TA20 1PH |
01460
66113
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01460 66113
|
luis@
hrselect
solutions.
co.uk
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Portuagese
cuisine + Spanish Tapas
& Pizzas. Also an hotel. Popular with local Portuagese workers |
Ips Palace
Chinese Restaurant
|
145 South
St,
Crewkerne, TA18 8AD
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01460 72385
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No reports
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Kempters
Restaurant
|
Lower Street,West
Chinnock, Crewkerne, TA18 7PT
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01935 881768
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01935 881768
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No reports
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Lordleaze
Restaurant
|
Forton Road,
Chard, TA20 2HW
|
01460 61066
|
01460 66468
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lordleaze@
fsbdial.co.uk
|
Our
testers found the food very
tasty and imaginative. Only they felt that their children were not very
welcome. |
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The
Old
Mexican Restaurant
18a Lower Middle St
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1SH
Tel: 01823 350291
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The Old
Monmouth
Restaurant
|
12 Church St,
Lyme Regis.
Dorset. DT7 3BS.
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01297 442456
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No reports
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Phoenix
Hotel
Restaurant & Bar
www.the-
pheonixhotel
.co.uk
Weekend
Roasts
|
15 Fore
Street, Chard, TA20 1PH
|
01460
66444
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01460 66692
|
jenny@
the-pheonix
hotel.co.uk
|
Typical
Pub Meals
Good value meals
here.
Especially Sunday Roast. |
Prince Of
Bengal
Indian Restaurant
|
6 East Street,
Crewkerne, TA18 7AB
|
01460 271021
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No reports
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Rajpoot
Tandori Balti House
|
12 Silver Street
Ilminster
TA19 0DJ
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01460 55150
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No reports
received
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Chard
Rani
Indian
Restaurant
|
3 High Street
Chard, TA20 1QF
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01460 68828
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Eat In or
Take
away.
Get rid of that sickly green paint in the restaurant.
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Shrubbery
Hotel Restaurant
www.shrubbery
hotel.com
|
Station Road
Ilminster
TA19 9AR
|
01460 52108
|
01460 53660
|
stuart@shrubbery
hotel.demon.co.uk
|
No reports
received
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Gandhi
Indian Restaurant
Tandoori, Full
Restaurant & Takeaway service. Fully Licensed. & Vegitarian
Dishes
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38a Fore Street, Chard, TA20 |
01460 61141
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Our Indian
reporter was
suitably impressed by the authentic and tasty cuisine. The restaurant
is an old
church which lacks a bit of atmosphere.
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Thatchers
Licensed Restaurant
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Donyatt
TA19 ORG
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01460 53210
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No reports
received
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The George
Hotel
The current owner Frank
Joyce, purchased the Hotel in 1994, and proudly continues the tradition
whilst improving facilities to meet the requirements of the modern
traveller.Our local chef makes all the home cooked food
especially her mouth-watering sweets, using local produce where
possible.
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39 Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LP
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01460 73650
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01460 72974
|
georgecrewkerne
@btconnect.com
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No reports
received
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The
George
Hotel
|
North Street
Ilminster
TA19 0DG
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01460 55515
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No
reports received |
Tiger Chan
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1 Abbey St,
Crewkerne.
Somerset. TA18 7LF.
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01460 72255
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No reports
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Warners
Cricket St.Thomas
Restaurant
www.warnerholidays.
co.uk
|
Cricket St.Thomas
Chard,TA20 4DB
|
01460
30111
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01460 30817
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No reports
received
|
White Lion
Carvery
|
North St,
Crewkerne, Haselbury Plucknett, TA18 7RJ
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01460 78873
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No reports
received
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CAFE'S IN
CHARD AREA
|
Address
|
Tel No
|
Fax
|
Email
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Comments
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| Cafes |
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Bilbys
Cafe
& Takeaway
Sandwich
Bar
|
Stringfellows
Gallery, Holyrood Street, TA20
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01460
66488
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*
In
a hurry ? Phone your order by 11am and Bilbys will have it
waiting for you. Unfortunately Bilby's meals are limited as cooking is
not allowed on the premises so hot meals are madfe elsewhere & just
heated .
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Burger
King
|
A303
Southfields Roundabout
Horton
Cross
Ilminster
|
01460
54699
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Cafe
Girasol
Cafe
&
Delicatessen
www.mcaholdings.
com.uk
|
17 Fore
Street
Chard,
TA20 1PP |
01460
68173
|
0207
976 4320
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rdacosta@
mcaholdings.com.uk
|
Part of MCA services holdings ltd- other cafe Mocas in
London's West End & St.Johns Wood |
Carolyn's
Coffee Shop, Crewkerne.
|
9 The
George
Shopping Centre,
Crewkerne.
Somerset.
TA18 7LU.
|
01460
76965
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Hillside
Cafe
|
Ham
Hill,
Combe St.Nicholas,
TA20
|
01460
234467
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Hurle
House
www.hurlehouse.co.uk
/restaurant.htm
|
9
West
Street, Crewkerne,
TA18
8AX
|
01460
74860
|
01460
74860
|
jeff@
hurlehouse.co.uk
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Julia's
Café
|
4a
Ditton
Street
Ilminster
TA19 OBQ
|
01460
52231
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Mad
Monkey Cafe
|
12a
Millfield, TA20
|
01460
68484
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Meeting
House
www.
meetinghouse.
co.uk
|
East
Street
Ilminster
TA19 0AN
|
01460
55783
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info@
meeting
house.co.uk
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Minstrels
Coffee Shop
|
14
Silver Street
Ilminster
TA19 0DJ
|
01460
57050
|
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steve@minstrels
coffeeshop.
fsnet.co.uk
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Mollies
|
9 East
St,
Ilminster.
Somerset.
TA19 0AJ.
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01460
55115
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Secret
Garden Cafe
|
19
Holyrood
Street TA20
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01460
61864
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***
All
food freshly prepared and cooked to order. Weekend roasts
You
may have to wait a while but is is worth it. |
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Welcome
Bap
|
9
Holyrood Street,
TA20
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01460
64447
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FISH & CHIP SHOPS
Business
|
Address
|
Tel No
|
Fax
|
Email
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| Fish & Chip Shops |
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Golden
Ocean
|
19
West
Street
Ilminster
TA19 9AA
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01460
53431
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Lucky
Fish Bar
|
21
High Street
Chard,
TA20
|
01460
68228
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Vincents
Fish
Bar
|
32
Ditton
Street
Ilminster
TA19 0BQ
|
01460
52875
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Webbers
|
Victoria
Avenue
Chard,
TA20
|
01460
63693
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West
Street
Fish & Chip Shop
|
6
West Street
Ilminster
TA19 9AA
|
01460
52743
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Whites
Fish
& Chip Shop
Eat In
or Takeaway
|
Boden
Street Chard,
TA20
|
01460
63150
|
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TAKE-AWAYS
Business
|
Address
|
Tel No
|
Fax
|
Email
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Food Take-away
|
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BFC
Chicken
|
19 High
Street
TA20
|
01460
67198
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Bonners
The
Butchers
For
a
quick lunch
why not try one of our famous sandwiches, baguettes or granary rolls,
fresh every day
|
37
Silver
Street
Ilminster
TA19 0DW
|
01460
52465
|
01460
52465
|
capsbonner@msn.com
|
Boss
Hogs
Free
delivery ( min order :£4.95) pizzas,jacket potatoes,
Burgers, Baps,
Soft drinks & Gateaux.
|
6 Willoughby
Place,Millfield,TA20
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01460
66767
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Mayflower
Chinese
|
5 High
Street
TA20
|
01460
68008
|
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Punar
Kebab
|
19 High
Street
TA20
|
01460
67198
|
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Raj
Poot
|
12
Millfield
Industrial Estate,
TA20
|
01460
66776
|
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Chard Rani Indian
|
3 High
Street
TA20 1QF
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01460
68828
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Sara's
Dairy
Takeaway
sandwiches,
made to order (both hot and cold) with a help yourself salad bar.
|
5
Silver
Street
Ilminster
|
01460
52502
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01460
52629
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PUBLIC HOUSES
Business
|
Address
|
Tel
No
|
Fax
|
Email
|
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Public Houses
|
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Bell &
Crown Inn
Good Food
Good Beer
Good Company
|
Combe
Street , Chard, TA20 1JP
|
01460
62470
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The Bell at
Winsham
A good village
pub offering 4 real ales and fine wines in a traditional Cosy atmosphere
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Winsham,
Chard,TA20
|
01460 30677
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The Bell Inn
www.the-bell-inn-
broadway.com
Steaks,chops,
Sunday lunches- music nights.
|
Broadway
TA19 9RG
|
01460 52343
|
01460 52343
|
gknight55@
hotmail.com
|
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The Bell Inn
|
High Street
Ilminster
TA19 9AW
|
01460 52538
|
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Candlelight
Inn
Silly Steaks-
Sunday Roasts & Salads- Light Luncheons
|
Bishopwood
TA20 3RS
|
01460
234476
|
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Chough's
Pub
|
High Street,
Chard, TA20 |
01460 63266
|
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The Crown Inn
|
West Street
Ilminster
TA19 9AB
|
01460 52782
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The Dolphin
|
22 Silver Street
Ilminster
TA19 0DR
|
01460 57904
|
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Dolphin Inn
Pub
|
Fore Street,
Chard, TA20 |
01460 63424
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The Duke of
York
|
North Street
Shepton Beauchamp
TA19 0LW
|
01460 240314
|
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Eagle
Tavern
|
Buckland St
Mary, Chard, TA203JE
|
01460234292
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The Five
Dials Inn
|
Goose Lane
Horton
TA19 9QQ
|
01460 55359
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The Furnham
Inn
|
Furnham Road,
Chard, TA20
|
01460 62415
|
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The George
Hotel
|
North Street
Ilminster
TA19 0DG
|
01460 55515
|
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The George
Inn
Come & relax
in our snug restaurant |
Chardstock,
TA20
|
01460 220241
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The George
Inn
|
Chard Road
Donyatt
TA19 0RW
|
01460 52849
|
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Golden Fleece
|
Perry
Street,
Nr Tatworth, TA20
|
01460 220285
|
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Happy Return
Food is
served
Monday-Sunday
12.00pm-2.00pm & 7.00pm-9.30pm Average cost of a
main
course is between £5 & £10. here is a
non
smoking section of the dining area. Credit Card
payments are
accepted.
Winner of
Pie of the Century in 1996. A must for pie lovers
|
East
Street , Chard TA201EP
|
0146063152
|
01460
63152
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Haymaker
Inn
|
Wadeford,
Chard, TA20
|
01460
64161
|
01460
64395
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Kings
Head
|
Church
Street, Chard, TA20
|
01460
63200
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Lord Poulett Arms
Food is served Tuesday-Saturday
12.00pm-2.00pm
& 7.00pm-9.00pm
Sunday 12.00pm-2.00pm
Average cost of a main course is between £5 & £10
Credit Card payments are accepted
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High St, Hinton St George Nr Crewkerne TA17 8SE
|
01460 73149
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The Lord
Nelson Inn
|
120 Station
Road
Ilminster
TA19 9BL
|
01460 52532
|
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New Farm
Restaurant
|
Over Stratton
South Petherton
TA13 5LQ
|
01460 240584
|
|
newfarm@
supanet.com
|
 New Inn
Food
is served
Monday-Saturday 12.00pm-2.30pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm
Sunday
12.00pm-2.30pm
Average
cost of a
main course is between
£5 & £10. Credit
Card payments are accepted
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Dowlish Wake, Ilminster TA19 ONZ
|
01460 52413
|
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The Old Barn
Owl Inn
www.theoldbarn
owl.co.uk
A country inn
where you can relax & enjoy good food & fine wine in convivial
company
|
Westport
Ilminster
TA10 0BH
|
01460 281391
|
01460 281995
|
birdmen2@aol.com
|
Poppe Inn
Just
south of Chard, on the A358 Axminster
road, you will come to The Poppe Inne on the right. This is a
delightful
old 15th century inn built in 1485 and is one of the oldest public
houses
in Somerset. It
has a fine
old
skittle alley and lots of character.
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South
Chard TA20
|
01460
220260
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The Railway Tavern
|
South St, Crewkerne,
Somerset, TA18
8AE
|
01460 73270
|
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Royal Oak
|
Barrington
TA19 0JB
|
01460 53455
|
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Royal Oak Inn
|
The Cross
Ilminster
TA19 0EH
|
01460 55657
|
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Ship Inn
|
Furnham
Road,
Chard, TA20
|
01460
65485
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Square &
Compass
Situated between Taunton and Ilminster, and
within easy reach of both.Situated between Taunton and Ilminster, and
within easy reach of both.The pub
is a well-known destination for those seeking home cooked food and
employs fully
qualified chefs with an emphasis on quality in a very relaxed
atmosphere.
www.squareandcompasspub.com/
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Windmill Hill
Ashill
TA19 9NX
|
01823 480467
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Squirrel Inn
|
Laymore Nr
Winsham, Chard, TA20 4NT
|
01460
30298
|
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Stagecoach
Inn
www.stagecoach
-inn.co.uk/
|
Station Road
Crewkerne
TA18 8AL
|
01460-72972
|
01460-77023
|
info@
stagecoach-
inn.co.uk
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The Swan Inn
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4 Church Street,
Crewkerne,
Somerset, TA18 7HR
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01460 74198
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Volunteer Inn
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Seavington
TA19 0QE
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01460 240126
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White Horse
Inn
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9 Bay Hill
Ilminster
TA19 0AT
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01460 54616
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01460 259091
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twjewilliamson
@supanet.com
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Windwhistle
Inn
Tasty
weekend carvery and a la carte restaurant. Inside and Outside.
Food is served Monday-Saturday
11.00-2.00 & 7.00-10.00 Sunday
12.00-10.00 .Book a table in advance.
Children are welcome if dining
under
responsible
adult supervision. There is a childrens menu
On
A30
between Chard & Crewkerne
There is Disabled access and
toilet facilities
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Cricket St Thomas,
Chard , TA204DQ
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0146030229
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A must for Sunday
lunch - We
have had many good reports about this restaurant.
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Wyndham Arms
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Ilton
TA19 9EY
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01460 52164
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HOTELS IN CHARD AREA
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Rip Van Winkle slept for 100 years. Now that needs
a comfortable
bed and the right atmosphere. So now we are awarding Rips for Hotels,
Guest
Houses and Bed & Breakfasts who give outstanding comfort for their
guests.
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Business
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Pictures
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Address
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Tel No
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Fax
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Email
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Hotels
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Stay
inThe Ancient
Capital of Wessex
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Chard ,
Crewkerne
& Ilminster
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Rips
|
Bath
House
Hotel
& Restaurant
A
lovely
Chinese restaurant with comfotable rooms
www.s-h-systems.co.uk/hotels/bathhse.html
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Holyrood
Street, Chard,
TA20
2AH
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01460
67575
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01460
64106
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Bellplot
House Hotel
WWW
 MAP 
BOOK
ONLINE
Beautiful
Grade II
listed
Georgian
townhouse. Only Hotel in the centre of Chard with own private carpark
&
WIFI. Relax & enjoy elegant surroundings, friendly service, AA
Rosette
food, award winning Breakfasts 'Taste of the West'
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High
Street, Chard,
TA20
1QB
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01460
62600
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01460
62600
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info@
bellplothouse.co.uk
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Warners
Cricket
St.Thomas Hotel
WWW
MAP
BOOK ONLINE
Cricket
St
Thomas is a splendid
example of 18th century architecture. This Grade II listed building is
set among the
scenic and tranquil countryside of Somerset.
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Cricket
St.Thomas,
Chard,
TA20
4DB
|
01460
30111
bookings:
0870 601 6012
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01460
30817
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Dolphin
Inn
A
friendly pub with reasonable
accomodation
in the centre of Chard
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Fore
Street,
Chard,
TA20
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01460
63424
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George
Hotel
A famous coaching
inn
with an intresting history. Quality and frindly service, well furnished
rooms
and home cooked food. Special breaks available all year. All major
credit
cards accepted.
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Market Square Crewkerne TA18 7LP |
01460
73650
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01460
72974
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Hornsbury
Mill
Welcome
to
Hornsbury Mill, a
charming
19th Century watermill set deep in the heart of Somerset, where
contemporary
capability blends effortlessly with tradition. Five acres of beautiful
informally
landscaped water gardens form the perfect backdrop to the delightful
Mill.
www.hornsburymill.co.uk
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Eleighwater,
Chard,
TA20
3AQ
|
01460
63317
|
01460
63317
|
hornsburymill@
btclick.com
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HR
Select Hotel
A
Friendly
Hotel
in the centre of Chard run by a delightful Portugese family. You don't
have
to go to the Algarve to sample Portugese hospitality. Continental
cuisine
www.hrselectsolutions.co.uk
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1-3
Fore
Street ,
Chard,
TA20
1PH
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01460
66113
|
01460
66113
|
luis@
hrselect
solutions.
co.uk
|
Lordleaze
Hotel
WWW
MAP
BOOK
ONLINE
The
Lordleaze Hotel is a
delightfully
converted 18th century farmhouse set in rural surroundings. The
secluded
surroundings of Lordleaze Hotel is a perfect location for those seeking
peace
and tranquility.
www.lordleazehotel.co.uk
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Forton Road ,
Chard,
TA20
2HW
|
01460
61066
|
01460
66468
|
lordleaze@
fsbdial.co.uk
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The
Manor Arms
WWW MAP
BOOK ONLINE
The Manor
Arms has been
lovingly
restored, retaining much of its old world character. The Manor Arms is
renowned
for its excellent cuisine, comfort and ambience.
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North
Perrott,
Crewkerne,
TA18
7SG
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01460
72901
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Phoenix
Hotel
Large family
run public
house/Hotel
in Chard Town centre. Value for money home made food available 10am -
8.30pm
every day. Large main bar with live music every Thursday and some
Friday
nights. Victorian Ballroom now housing a state of the art Disco on
friday
and saturday nights, complete with laser show
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15 Fore
Street,
Chard,
TA20
1PH
|
01460
66444
|
01460 66692 |
jenny@
the-phoenix
hotel.co.uk
|
Shrubbery
Hotel
WWW
MAP
BOOK ONLINE
The Best
Western
Shrubbery
hotel
in South Somersetis an elegant Victorian hotel owned and run by the
Shepherd
family for over 40 years. The building with many fascinating feactures
stands
in over 2 acres of lawns and shrubberies and a 25 metre outdoor heated
pool.
www.shrubberyhotel.com
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Station
Road
Ilminster
TA19
9AR
|
01460
52108
|
01460
53660
|
stuart@
shrubbery
hotel.
demon.co.uk
|
Travelodge
In addition to our
standard
facilities,
this hotel features:
Little
Chef
& Burger King
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A303
Southfields
Roundabout
Horton
Cross
Ilminster
TA19
9PT
|
01460
53748
|
01460
53748
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GUEST HOUSES IN THE CHARD AREA
|
Business
|
Picture
|
Address
|
Tel No
|
Fax
|
Email
|
Guest Houses and B&Bs
|
Stay
inThe
Ancient
Capital of Wessex
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Ammonite
Lodge
&
Tea Rooms
Come and enjoy 300 years of
ambience
and character at our Grade II listed guest house. Awarded Four Stars
under
VisitBritain National Quality Assurance Standard we are able to offer
guests
a very high standard of accommodation and cleanliness. Allison
and
David look forward to being able to welcome you to our lovely home
making your stay both comfortable
and
enjoyable.
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43
High Street TA20 1QL
|
01460
63839
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At
Home @
Glebelands
"A
home
from
home"
Vegetarians
Welcome
Non-
Smoking
|
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1 Forton Road,
TA20 2HJ
|
01460 62028
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wizoz@
onetel.net.uk
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Barns
Owl Cottage
|
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Chardstock
EX13 7BY
|
01460
220475
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Beaconhill
Cottage
|
|
Chardstock
EX13 7LB
|
01460
220065
|
01460
220065
|
katrina_felgate
@btinternet.com
|
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Bere
Farm
|
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Bere
Farm Winsham TA20
|
01460
30207
|
|
John@berefarm.
freeserve.co.uk
|
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Berryfields
|
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6
Forton
TA20
|
01460
68894
|
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Crawley
Farm
|
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Crawley
Farm, Yarcombe,
Honiton,
Devon
EX14 9AY
|
01460
64760
|
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Green
Dragon
|
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Combe
St Nicholas,
TA20 3NG
|
01460
63311
|
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heltrev@AOL.com
|
The
Firs
|
www.4tourism.com/uk/
chard.html
#01460234226
|
Crewkerne
Road, Cricket St Thomas, TA20 4BU
|
01460
65646
|
01460
65646
|
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Harvey
|
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22
Ashfield,
Forton
Road, TA20 2HP
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Hawthorne
House
|
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Bishopswood,
TA20 3RS
|
01460
234482
|
01460
234482
|
roger-sarah@
supmnet.com
|
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Haymaker
|
|
Wadeford,
TA20 3AP
|
01460
64161
|
|
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Higher
Beetham
Farm
()
|
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Whitestaunton
TA20
|
01460
234460
|
01460
234450
|
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Hillcrest
Farm
|
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Eleighwater
TA20
|
01460
65515
|
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Hillside
|
www.theaa.co.uk/
region8
/103591.html
|
Buckland
St.Mary TA20 3TQ
|
01460
234599
|
|
royandmarge@
hillsidesm.
freeserve.co.uk
|
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Home
Farm
|
|
Hornsby
Hill
TA20 3DB
|
01460
63731
|
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Howley
Tavern
|
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Howley,
TA20 3NG
|
01460
62157
|
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Keymer
Cottage
(
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Buckland
St.Mary TA20 3JF
|
01460
234226
|
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Leigh
House
Self-catering
|
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Winsham
TA20
|
01460
30318
|
01460
30798
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Manor
Farm
|
|
Dunsham
Lane, Wayford, Nr Crewkerne, TA18 8QL
|
01460
78865
|
01460
78865
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The
Lord Poulett Arms
|
|
Hinton St. George,
Near
Crewkerne,
Somerset,
TA17 8SE
|
01460
73149
|
01460
73149
|
lordpoulett
@aol.com
|
Pulleys
Barn
Self
catering
barn
accommodation.
|
|
Higher
Wambrook,
TA20 3DF
|
01460
62583
|
|
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Tudor
House,
Doss House,
Groups
Welcome
in Stable Area
|
|
16b High Street,TA20 1QB
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|
wessexshitstirrer@
excite.com
|
Wambrook
Farm
|
www.4tourism.com
/uk/
chard.html
#01460234226
|
Wambrook
Farm Wambrook TA20 3DF
|
01460
62371
|
|
warnbrookfarm@
aol.com
|
Watermead
Guest House
|
|
83
High Street
TA20 1QT
|
01460
62834
|
01460
67448
|
trudy@
watermead
guesthouse
.co.uk
|
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Woodview
|
|
Woodview
Wambrook TA20
|
01460
65368
|
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Yew
Tree Cottage
|
|
Hornsbury
Hill TA20 3DB
|
01460
64735
|
01460
66163
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CAMPING IN THE CHARD
AREA
LOCAL
TRANSPORT . ALL ROADS LEAD TO CHARD.
Trains,
Planes,
Ships, Taxis, Car Rental, Coaches, & Buses
To plan your journey by car or public
transport click on to the Door-to-Door Journey Planner
Tickets are also available from: Chard
Tourist Information
Centre,
Guildhall
,Fore Street,Chard,TA20 1PP Telephone : 01460 65710
Email: chardtic@chard.gov.uk
Website: www.chard.gov.uk
Transport
click on
blue to
visit the sites |
Conveyance
|
Address |
Telephone |
email
|
|
A-B Travel Taxis
|
|
Dale
Farm,
8-12 Silver Street,Chard,TA20
|
Tel
:
01460 63033
|
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B & W Taxis
|
|
62
Beeching Close,
Chard,
TA20
|
Tel
:
01460 68400 or
01460
66680
|
|
for
London , Yeovil
& Taunton.
from
Ilminster
www.berrys
coaches.co.uk |
|
Cornishway
West, New Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5NA
Ilminster
is 5 miles
from Chard |
Tel
: 01823 331356
Fax :
01823 331356 |
info@berryscoaches.co.uk
|
Bristol
International
Airport
www.bristol
airport.co.uk
|
|
FROM
NORTH M5
Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport).
Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the
airport. Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38
towards Taunton, the airport is situated 8 miles South of Bristol
on the A38.
Bristol is 56 miles from Chard |
Tel
: 0870
121 2747
|
FROM
SOUTH M5
Leave the M5 at Junction 22, at roundabout take 3rd exit
signposted A38. At East Brent roundabout joining the A370
take 2nd exit signposted A38 & airport. Continue on this road for
approx 11 miles, airport is on
the left. |
Poole to
Cherbourg
Plymouth
to Roscoff
& Santander
www.brittany-
ferries.co.uk
|
|
Poole
is 55 miles from Chard
Plymouth
is 76 miles
from Chard
|
Tel
:
08705 360 360
|
|
Weymouth
to
St.Malo & Channel Islands
www.condor
ferries.co.uk
|
|
Ferry
Terminal, The Quay, Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth
is 37
miles from Chard
|
Tel
: 0845
345 2000
|
|
www.eclipse.co.uk/
exeterair
|
|
Exeter
International Airport is situated off the A30, five miles from the City
of Exeter. From the M5 motorway junction 29, travel 1 mile eastbound on
the A30. Exeter is 33 miles from Chard. |
Tel
:
01392 367433
|
|
1st Choice
Car
& Van Rental
|
 |
Motocross
House, Mill Lane,
Chard,
TA20
|
Tel
:
01460 67000
|
|
Taunton
Station
Paddington(London)
to Plymouth Line
www.firstgreat
western.co.uk
|
|
Po.Box
313,
Plymouth,
PL4 6YD
Taunton
is 13
miles from Chard
|
Tel
Bookings:
08457
000 125
Tel :
Enquiries:
08457 48
49 50
Fax :
0845 600 8363
|
customer.relations@
firstgroup.com
|
First
Southern
National
Bus
Company
run
buses in
Somerset and Dorset
www.firstsouthern
national.
co.uk
|
|
Taunton
Bus Station
Tower
Street, Taunton |
Tel
: 01823 272033 |
|
|
Kings Taxis
|
|
Beechings
Close, Chard,
TA20
|
Tel
:
01460 63743
|
|
 Coaches
to Taunton
or Yeovil
www.gobycoach.com
|
|
4
Vicarage Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3ES
Taunton
is 13 miles
from Chard
Yeovil
is 20 miles
from Chard |
Tel
: 0870
580 8080
|
|
National
Rail
Enquiries
|
|
|
Tel
:
08457 48 49 50
|
|
to
Crewkerne
Waterloo(London)
to
Exeter Line
www.southwest
trains.co.uk
|
|
Overline
House,Blechynden Terrace,Southampton,
SO15 1GW
Crewkerne
is 7 miles
from Chard
|
Customer
services Centre
tel:0845
6000 650 or
0845 6050 441
Fax :
023 8072
8187
|
customerrelations@
swtrains.co.uk
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