Synopsis: Trip out with Mum to Forde Abbey in Somerset. It was a lovely sunny day and I had Tesco Deals vouchers to use. We drove up after lunch, a journey of about 32 miles.
The Mermaid Pool and Centenary Fountain
On arriving at Forde Abbey we were told the times at which the main Centenary Fountain would be switched on (it comes on three times a day apparently). This is new, as at one time it would run continuously. Possibly an austerity measure; these are quite popular in the country at this time. Mum and I wandered around parts of the garden and then headed for the Mermaid Pond which is where the main Centenary Fountain is to be found.
The Long Pond with house in background
After watching the fountain display for a while we headed for the house and took the tour. We wandered around leisurely at our own pace. You will find some photographs of the interior here at the Forde Abbey web site, firstly the Monastic Rooms, and secondly the State Rooms. I don’t believe photography is permitted in the house itself.
Mum and I had some time to spare and hadn’t seen all the gardens, so we took one final circuit of these before heading home. A nice and relaxing afternoon. It had been some time since my last visit to Forde Abbey in 2009.
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