What people have said ...

“very good, like an Aladdin’s cave! Fascinating to learn about James Gillingham” Visitor from Malden, Essex (Visitor Book, 2018)

 

“took my 4 young grandchildren to visit and they loved it. I’m ashamed to say that I have lived in Chard for 26 years and it was my first visit. I will be back as loved the whole experience” Chard resident (Trip Advisor, 2018)

 

“I thoroughly enjoyed the old photos with accompanying interesting information about my great-great-grandfather, James Gillingham. It was fascinating to “visit” a famous ancestor” Visitor (Facebook, 2019)

 

“an amazing eclectic museum; the first unmanned flight; one of the earliest x-rays; the earliest prosthetics and so much more. Brilliant! Great staff and free coffee” Visitor (Facebook, 2019)

 

“we have been visiting Chard for a number of years to see family but had never visited the museum before yesterday. Run by a very friendly and very knowledgeable band of volunteers the museum is an absolute treasure trove of local memories” Visitor from Oakham, Rutland (Trip Advisor, 2019)

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"A small but packed museum telling an interesting history of the area and its notable characters. We visited today and experienced a very well organised and well considered operation given the additional safety measures that need to be in place. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly offering a good balance of time to explore with helping guide us through and sharing knowledge. With 2 young children in tow we were pleased with how they were welcomed and the information shared was geared to them. Would definitely recommend visiting this little gem. A free trip out but a donation should be encouraged to ensure the survival of these lovely little local museums" Visitor (Google Review, August 2020)