Last updated on 26 September 08

Forde Abbey Garden

  • Parties / Large Groups

    Group rates available for groups of 20+ Pre-arranged guided tours possible.

  • Open House

    House open from April to October on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 12 noon until 4pm (last entry).

  • Parking

    Plenty of free parking for cars and coaches.

  • Disabled Access

    Most of the garden is accessible with a wheelchair and battery car available for hire from the gift shop. Please ring 01460 221699 to book. Only the Great Hall is accessible for wheelchair users where there is an automated computer presentation of the other rooms. Large print versions of the room cards available on request in the Great Hall.

  • Shopping

    Gift Shop and Plant Nursery open daily 1st March untill end October 10am-5pm. Restricted opening in November and December. Please call 01460 221290 for details.

  • Restaurant

    Undercroft restaurant serves homemade lunches using locally sourced produce. Many of the vegetabbles are from our own kitchen garden with frequent appearances of beef, pheasant, venison and soft fruit from the estate.

  • Light Refreshments

    Cream teas and home made cakes available.

  • Picnic Area

    Picnic benches near the car park and in the garden.

  • Pets

    Well behaved dogs on a short lead are more than welcome.

  • Special Events

    Details of events may be found on our website and in the local press.