Opening Times
| Area | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Gardens | Open daily throughout the year from 10.00am - 4.30pm |
| House | The House is now closed for the Winter and will re-open on the 2nd April 2019, but will open for one week only from 13th - 20th December as part of our illuminated trail. Please see our events section for further information. |
| Tearoom | Until the end of November, open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10.30am to 3.30pm. |
| Shop and Plant Centre | Until the end of November, open Thursdays, Friday, Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 4pm. |
| Eeles Pottery | The pottery will be closing on the 24th October and will re-open between 11am and 4.30pm from April 2019. |
Admission prices
| Adult | Children (5 - 15) | Members | RHS Members | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens - winter entrance rates. (with the exception of our Winter illuminated trail in December. Please see our events section for more information). | £5 | Free | Free (Fridays only) | |
| House and Gardens Re-opens 2nd April | £13.00 | £5.00 | Free | House Upgrade £3 (Fridays only) |
Memberships
As a member, you’ll enjoy free access to the house and gardens throughout the year (with the exception of charity events).
Groups
Groups and coaches are always welcome at Forde Abbey, where the house, gardens, tearoom, pottery exhibition, plant centre and gift shop provide enough activities for a full day out.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Forde Abbey on a short lead and there is always a bowl of water for thirsty dogs at the tearoom door.
Facilities
Free parking, gift shop, plant nursery and a tearoom 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.
