ADMISSION INFO 2021
We Are Now Closed for the Winter Season
Forde Abbey’s house, garden, plant nursery and coffee shop are now closed for the winter, and we look forward to welcoming visitors back early in the spring.
Thank you for your continued support.
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We’ll continue to share updates on the website. In the meanwhile, please join us on instagram and Facebook for seasonal postcards from the garden.
Opening Times
| Area | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Gardens | The Gardens are now closed. The gardens will be open for snowdrop weekends in February and will re-open daily for the season on 1st March 2022. |
| House | The house is now be closed for the Winter. It will reopen on Friday 1st April 2022. |
| Coffee Shop | Is now closed for the Winter. It will reopen in early Spring of 2022, 10.45am - 4.45pm. |
| Shop and Plant Centre | Is now closed for the Winter. It will re-open in early Spring of 2022, 10.30am - 5pm. |
| Eeles Pottery | Is now closed for the Winter. The exhibition will be re-opening 1st March 2022. 11.30am - 5pm. Their shop in Mosterton will be open: Shepherdswell, Mosterton, Beaminster, DT8 3HN www.simoneelesceramics |
Admission prices
| Adult | Online Price | Children (5-15) Under 5 free | Forde Abbey & HH Members | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens | £12.50 | £11.25 | £5 | Free | |
| House and Gardens | £15 | £13.50 | £5 | Free |
Memberships
As a member, you’ll enjoy free access to the house and gardens during normal opening hours (with the exception of charity events).
Groups
Groups and coaches are always welcome at Forde Abbey, where the house, gardens, coffee shop, pottery exhibition, plant centre and gift shop provide enough activities for a full day out.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the gardens on a short lead and only Assistance dogs in the house. There is always a bowl of water for thirsty dogs at the Coffee Shop.
Facilities
Free parking, gift shop, plant nursery and a coffee shop serving light lunches, snacks and cakes.
Membership Cards are not valid for some special events. (The list of special events may change throughout the year as new events are added to our calendar https://www.fordeabbey.co.uk/events/. If in doubt, please contact us before your visit.) Lost cards will incur a small replacement charge. We reserve the right to change the opening times without notice. The membership card can be used only by the named holder and remains the property of Forde Abbey, who reserve the right to withdraw the card at any time.
