English Heritage sites near Chard Town Parish

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

12 miles from Chard Town Parish

Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.

Blackbury Camp

BLACKBURY CAMP

14 miles from Chard Town Parish

An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows

WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS

20 miles from Chard Town Parish

A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.

Sherborne Old Castle

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE

20 miles from Chard Town Parish

Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.

Kingston Russell Stone Circle

KINGSTON RUSSELL STONE CIRCLE

20 miles from Chard Town Parish

A late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.

The Nine Stones

THE NINE STONES

21 miles from Chard Town Parish

Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.


Churches in Chard Town Parish

Chard St Mary's

The Parish Office St. Mary’s Church Centre, Holyrood Street, Chard. TA20 2DN
01460 67867
https://stmaryschard.org.uk/

St Mary's in Chard is the largest parish church in the town.

We are a fellowship of Christians who seek to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our worship and in the community we serve.

Construction commenced in the year 1400, and finished in 1445 so we have a very diverse history bringing us through to the modern day with a combination of traditional and contemporary Worship.

Furnham Chard: Good Shepherd

Chard
07966 391103
http://churchofthegoodshepherd-chard.weebly.com

The Good Shepherd Church serves the north east part of Chard. It's tradition has always been Anglo-catholic and it comes under the Episcopal care of the Bishop of Ebbsfleet. You will receive a warm and friendly welcome from our our small but enthusiastic congregation.

St Barnabas Mission Church

Raisey Lane Chard Chard
0795098991

Ham Church is a beautiful little Church tucked away near Burnthouse Farm.

We only have services between Easter and Harvest as there is no electricity and no light. Very well attended for BCP Evensong.

During the winter months the congregation meets at Combe Methodist Church instead.

Our services at Ham are on the first and third Sunday at 6.00pm,  in the winter we meet on the fourth Sunday only at Combe St Nicholas Methodist Church . 


Pubs in Chard Town Parish

Bell & Crown Inn

Chard, TA20 1JP

The Bell and Crown Inn is a traditional inn situated 0.3 miles from the centre of town. It has been trading for over 150 years. There is a split level beer garden where regular events and BBQ’s are held. The pub has a skittle alley that do...
Cerdic

49 - 51 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PT
(01460) 260070
jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/...

A Wetherspoons pub that used to be a cinema of the same name before it closed in the 60's. The guest beers are normally sourced locally and you may find a bigger selection at weekends than during the week due to turnover. In a town that pro...
Chard Conservative Club

6 High Street, Chard, TA20 1QF
(01460) 63145
chardconservativeclub.co.uk

A members club that is also open to non members. Can be found in the centre of the town. There is a comfortable bar with a dance floor for functions/live music. At the rear can be found snooker tables and a skittle alley.
Chard Football Club

Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL
(01460) 61402

Open on matchdays generally on a Saturday but maybe also midweek when matches are played. Basic club interior with a bar at the far end.
Choughs

High Street, Chard, TA20 1QB
(01460) 63266

Old and traditional town pub which is said to be haunted and is believed to date back to at least 1644, as the huge fireplace bears this date. There is a room at the rear for skittles and darts which also serves as a function room. There i...
Dolphin Inn

38 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PT
(01460) 62700

An Inn called the Dolphin was recorded as being in existence over 200 years ago. The pub no longer serves real ale. There is en-suite accommodation available. There is karaoke /live music every month.
Furnham Inn

Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AP

Furnham Inn, Chard
Happy Return

East Street, Chard, TA20 1EP
(01460) 63152

Pub previously known as The Railway Hotel & The Red Lion. Although lunchtime meals not served there is a exception on Sundays when a Sunday Roast is available.
Kings Head

Church Street, Chard, TA20 2DW
(01460) 68983

A traditional and friendly one roomed pub that is free of beer tie. Normally two Exmoor Brewery real ales available and a real cider. A popular pub for skittles, darts, pool and some sports TV. There is a delightful real fire that is at one...
Phoenix Hotel

15-17 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PH
(01460) 66444
thehotelphoenix.com

Located in the town centre and previously known as the George Hotel. It dates back to the late 18th century. Sharp's Doom Bar available in bottles only.
Ship Inn