Chard Museum and Heritage Centre

27/05/2026

We were thrilled to get a mention on today’s episode of Escape To The Country!

15/05/2026

Let us help you with your research into family history. Give us as much information as you can ... we like a challenge!

15/05/2026

https://www.chardmuseum.co.uk/our-research
Along with wonderful artefacts and display’s we also offer a fantastic research service. If you want to delve into your family history then follow the link below and our wonderful archivist Gerri and the team will do their best to help you. We charge £10 for the initial search of our collection and that of the South West Heritage Centre. Your initial payment also has the benefit of giving you all the benefits of being a Member of Chard Museum. After the initial research and it you want more in-depth research we charge £20 per hour. So follow the link below and get started.

Let us help you with your research into family history. Give us as much information as you can ... we like a challenge!

15/05/2026

We look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors this season. We have lots of wonderful artefact’s and displays for you to see, and if you think you know everything there is to know about chard you are in for a surprise!!

06/05/2026

The General Strike took place during 4th-12th May 1926 when 1.75million workers went on strike in support of striking coal miners, who were faced with a reduction in their wages and longer working hours.
Chard's Margaret Bondfield was a member of the TUC General Council and for 7 days she visited 19 towns and cities in SW England, including Chard, Yeovil and Taunton, to bolster support for the strike and make stirring speeches to large audiences.
The Museum is taking part in the General Strike100 national partnership, alongside other Museums, libraries, history groups and archives. the miners slogan was not a penny off the pay, not a minute on the day." (See In Comments)
For more information please visit wcml.org.uk or tuc.org.uk

The TUC is the voice of Britain at work. We support trade unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. Every day, we campaign for more and better jobs, and a more equal, more prosperous country.

04/05/2026

https://www.chardmuseum.co.uk/service-page/blue-plaque-walk
Why not combine a healthy walk with learning about our wonderful towns history and follow this link to sign up for one of our wonderful Blue Plaque Walks.

Chard Museum's updated Policies and Procedures will be available on the site on the 1st June, in time for the AGM on the 9th July 2025

27/04/2026

A very proud night for the Museum tonight at the Chard Annual Town Meeting. Vince Lean received an outstanding achievement award for his many years of selfless service to the museum, he has been pivotal in paving the way and shaping the museum in to the wonderful jewel it is today and his commitment to grant applications has been nothing short of amazing. Also our chairman Howard excepted the cheque for a £1000 grant from Chard Town Council. All in all a wonderful night for us and our longstanding relationship with Chard Town Council…

23/04/2026

Happy St George’s Day
From All Of Us At Chard Museum!

19/04/2026

The Museum was well represented at todays St George’s Parade through the town by one of our wonderful volunteers Mark Hanson. A huge well done Mark, you looked fantastic

15/04/2026

One of our Trustees, Craig Hussey, is currently attending The Chard Community Day at the Hive, he will be their until 15.00 with a wonderful selection of old photographs, do pop down and take a look, he’d love to see you.