Family Owned
Business Est 1973
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Our Chard Removals Service Includes…
We’ll work with you to create a bespoke package tailored to you needs. All our relocations include;
- Trained, Uniformed Staff
Our staff carry photo ID and are all background checked. - Covers & Blankets
Including slot-on, padded covers for white goods and furniture. - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are used only once and then recycled. - Robe Cartons
Specialist boxes designed for hanging clothes. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage with no hidden costs. - Recycle Service
We’ll take flat boxes for recycling (or reuse where possible). - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available (fees may apply). - Cover For Goods In Transit
Restricted liability as standard, further options available. - Carbon Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees for carbon offsetting. - Recycled Materials
We only use recycled and recyclable materials where possible.
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Why Move to Chard With Armishaws…
Eco-friendly Chard Removals
Extra Chard Removals Services
How We Can Help With Your Move…
Packing Service
Storage
Shredding
Packing Materials
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Chard Removals – Local Information
Schools
Families moving to Chard can check out the latest Ofsted scores here.
Population
Chard’s population had reached 13,074 at the time of the 2011 census.
Transport
Just off the A303 that connects the M3 to the South West, Chard sits beside the Blackdown Hills AONB and is roughly 12 miles from the Devon coast. The nearest airport is Exeter, half an hour by car. Chard doesn’t have a train station.
News
The Chard & Ilminster News carries all the latest news and events.
Staying Local?
Armishaws Chard removals services also provide local, national and international moves throughout the area including;
- Ilminster
- South Chard
- Roundham
- Lower Chillington
- Tytherleigh
- Horton Cross
- Cricket St Thomas
- Ham
- Winsham
- Crawley
Ask our friendly team for a free, no hassle quote today.
6 Quirky Facts About Chard
- First Flight
Chard might well have been the birthplace of powered flight. Yes, before the Wright Brothers took to the air a local factory engineer, John Stringfellow, built an unmanned steam-powered aircraft which flew “30 yards of straight and level powered flight” using wings with rotary blades, inside a large factory space. His first attempt had managed just 10 yards before crashing. - Camelot
The town was recorded in the Domesday Book as ‘Cerdre’ which means ‘the house of Cerdic’. Cerdic was the founder of the Kingdom of Wessex and some believe him to have been the real King Arthur. Which must make Chard his Camelot (?!?). - In the Money
During WWII a bomb-proof bunker was built to store duplicate bank records from the Bank of Westminster to protect them should the originals be destroyed in London. The same bunker was also used to store an emergency bank note supply for the Bank of England. - Haunted Hotel
The Choughs Hotel is reportedly one of the most haunted hotels in Britain. Maintenance work to the 16th century building once revealed a secret room that had been sealed off. It’s now part of the bar but has been the site of ‘strange occurrences’. Spooky sightings at the hotel include a knight in armour, a crying child and Hanging Judge Jeffreys (a notorious figure who sentenced 300 men to death in the aftermath of the Monmouth Rebellion). One of the stones that forms the fireplace is believed to be a gravestone, which for years, whenever it was photographed (in the days before digital cameras), the image always came out ‘blurry’. - Hanging Tree
Not only did Jeffreys stay in Chard, he actually hung 12 of the rebels in the town, at a spot known as Hang-cross Tree. The tree was removed in 1861 to make room for the railway, something that attracted protests from the locals. - Rebellion
It is also believed by historians that during the Monmouth Rebellion, James Steward “The Pretender” declared himself King while in Chard.
Best Of Chard
The town is blessed with some fantastic independent traders and local businesses. Here’s our pick of the Best of Chard;
Eleos
A real hub of the local community, Eleos is loved by locals and it’s easy to see why with so many tasty treats, healthy dishes, and desserts you’ll keep coming back for.
Barleymow’s Farm Shop
A real taste of Somerset, packed full of local flavour, farm fresh produce, gifts, treats, wine, cuts of meat and more. There’s even a great café, the perfect spot to fill your pantry.
Stuart Bull Antiques
Want an old look for your new home? Stuart Bull Antiques is full of stylish, tasteful and occasionally quirky furniture and decor to grace your home.
Tapstone Brewing Co
If you enjoy the occasional glass of something cool, Tapstone Brewing Co is right on your doorstep. There’s even a friendly taproom, so you can try before taking your favourite brews home.
What We Tried Next
This Chard based business, design and make fabulous gift items. Something wonderfully different and a great way to shop local and support local producers.
About Chard
The most southerly point of Somerset, Chard is actually closer to the Devon coast than it is Somerset cities like Bath, that just means it offers the best of both worlds and is certainly packed with the charms of the south west.
Surrounded by glorious countryside, Chard is nestled between the Blackwood Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon AONB and Dorset AONB. And if that’s not enough initials and organisations, it’s also not far from the Jurassic Coast (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Site of Scientific Interest… Phew!). Plus there are charming villages and country pubs to be explored at your leisure.
The town itself has a fascinating history, from hanging judges and hunted hotels, to the Bank of England’s secret stash and a claim to being the real Camelot. You’ll find great local shops, quirky producers, delightful eateries and a friendly community feel.
Leisure
As well as being close to no less than three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, dog walkers, joggers and cyclists have the Chard Reservoir which covers 91.4 acres as well as a nearby nature reserve. The town has a cricket club, theatre society, plus groups dedicated to photography, cycling, literature and all manner of interests for those that like to join in.
There’s a weekly street market (Saturdays), a good selection of local shops and a supermarket.
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