Forde Abbey
| Forde Abbey | |
|---|---|
Forde Abbey | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Chard, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50°50′27″N 2°54′36″W / 50.84083°N 2.91000°W |
| Completed | 12th century |
| Website | |
| Forde Abbey House & Gardens | |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Designated | 4 December 1951 |
| Reference no. | 1153362 |
Forde Abbey is a privately owned former Cistercian monastery in Dorset, England, with a postal address in Chard, Somerset. The house and gardens are run as a tourist attraction while the 1,600-acre (650 ha) estate is farmed to provide additional revenue. Forde Abbey is a Grade I listed building.