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While there was already a church in Thorncombe, the current one was built, incorporating elements from the old church, in the late 19th century. Some of its older elements include the Sanctuary Chair, from 1650, or the arch under the tower, from the 14th century. The weathercock on the tower dates back to the 18th century.

Chard is a charming town located in Somerset, near the county borders of Devon and Dorset. Chard is a very notable town as it is the birthplace of powered flight. In 1848, in the town of Chard, Victorian aeronautical pioneer John Stringfellow first demonstrated that engine-powered flight was possible - and the rest is history!

The Cotley Inn is a well-known traditional country pub located in Wambrook near Chard. The pub serves up a delicious menu of quintessential British meals in a cosy and welcoming setting.

From this viewpoint on the border of the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty, you can enjoy wonderful views across the town of Chard and its surrounding countryside.

Chard Reservoir is no longer used as a commercial reservoir but is managed as a nature reserve. A lovely, peaceful spot to stop and watch the water birds.

Built in 1842 to provide water for the local canal this is now a nature reserve and fishing lake managed by South Somerset District Council.

This Grade I-listed building is an exceptionally grand residence complete with sprawling gardens and a giant fountain. The priory was built in the 1100s and takes its name from the nearby river crossing. The abbey was surrendered during the Dissolution and had many tenants. Through the centuries it’s been renovated and undergone significant change. Today, you can still see evidence of some of the earliest sections, particularly the cloisters and the Great Hall. The gardens at Forde Abbey are spectacular and include lawns, water features and an arboretum. It also has the highest powered fountain in the country, which comes on intermittently and might surprise you if you’re walking by. There’s a cafe, shop and plant nursery here making it easy to while away your time. There is a charge to enter which is not insignificant.

Nice place to make a little stop