Museums · South West England
Chard Museum
In or near Wambrook.
Chard Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chard Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Chard Museum is dedicated to showcasing the local history of Chard, housed in a charming 16th-century thatched building. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the town's past, including a recreated Victorian classroom and displays on local industries such as lace-making and cider production.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chard Museum is a local history museum located in South-West England, postcode TA20. It showcases the heritage of Chard and its surrounding areas, featuring a variety of exhibits that reflect the town's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8726, -2.9691
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Chard Town
- Postcode
- TA20 1QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Yeovil
- Phone
- +44 1460 65091
- Opening
- Saturday 10am to 1.30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.chardmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1481601449 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
The Choughs Public House
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
John Stringfellow Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Chard War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Chard
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Chard, Somerset
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The Happy Return Public House
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Bounds Lane
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Chard Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.3 km
Wambrook
Towns & cities · 2.6 km
Higher Wambrook
Villages · 2.6 km
Alpine Grove
Campsites · 2.8 km
Eleigh Bridge At Ngr 3329 1098
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chard Museum?
- Chard Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA20 1QB), in the parish of Chard Town.
- What is Chard Museum?
- Chard Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chard Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode TA20 1QB.
- Is Chard Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Chard Museum is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Chard Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA20 1QB. It sits within the Yeovil parliamentary constituency.