Forde Abbey And Gardens

900 years of history waiting to be discovered.

• Magnificent medieval House
• 30 acres of award winning informal gardens
• Delicious home cooked meals using local produce

Enjoy Forde Abbey’s award winning gardens with vivid herbaceous borders, mature trees and sloping lawns viewed against the spectacular house and the Centenary Fountain, the highest powered fountain in England.

Forde Abbey is a treasure in an area known for its outstanding beauty. More than 900 years of history is encapsulated in this former Cistercian monastery & its 30 acres of award winning gardens. In the peaceful solitude of its secluded position it is possible to imagine how it looked to its previous owners: monks going about their work & prayer, parliamentary gentlemen discussing the cavalier threat, Victorian ladies sitting by the fireside and country gentlemen going about their work.

After exploring the house and gardens take a break in the Undercroft Restaurant serving morning coffee, lunches and cream teas using produce from the garden, estate and local suppliers. A visit to the gift shop, plant centre and pottery exhibition will complete a perfect day out.