# Chard Museum

> History and Heritage Visit Chard Museum, with local exhibits and heritage days, Chard, Somerset, Telephone 01460 65091. Group bookings

Chard Museumin converted century that is 16th buildings and outbuildings, covering almost an acre, with collections of exhibits about regional history and displays linked to the everyday lives of notable neighborhood residents. It is possible to look at the horse driven apply crusher within the Cider area, plus an accumulation of domestic things and plumbing equipment, more costumes, gramophones and 1960s costumes into the New Inn. Meanwhile Skittle Alley is a forge that is former collections from conventional wheelwrights, blacksmiths and carpenters. The key displays which can be brand new function WW1 memorabilia; a brief history of Chard roads, railways and canals; archive photographs; model aircraft and heritage models; Donyatt pottery; Chard Carnival costumes and lots more besides! The carnival costumes have now been used for over 35 years on a few circuits which are regional are truly authentic and will be recognisable to to regular attendees for the event. The Barn weatherproof display area is filled up with an excellent collection of intriguing equipment that is agricultural. Other aspects of the Museum include a gallery focused on John Stringfellow, a pioneer of powered trip and includes a few life that is real flying machinations. Additionally there is outstanding way to obtain neighborhood history that is social within the Larcombe Gallery. The Museum also offers Resource Boxes on World War II, The Victorians and the history that is regional of this can be obtained to school and other teams. The Field and Patios offer more agricultural devices plus a classic street lamp, phone kiosk and page box that is victorian. All close to a picnic area that is beautiful!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Chard, South Somerset, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +44146065091
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-WTigmPkZzsNg/chard-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Chard Museum?

Chard Museum is in Chard, South Somerset.

### What activities does Chard Museum offer?

Chard Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Chard Museum have?

Chard Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Chard Museum?

Experiences listed near Chard Museum on HolidayFox include Driftaway Camping Woodlands, Holly Farm Holidays, Forde Abbey House and Gardens, South West Deer Rescue and Axminster Heritage Centre.

### How do I contact Chard Museum?

Chard Museum can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +44146065091 to ask about availability.


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