Buckfast Abbey

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BUCKFASTLEIGH, DEVON

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Set close to the edge of Dartmoor, Buckfast Abbey offers visitors a tranquil refuge from the hectic pace of everyday life. The Abbey is a working monastery where a Community of Benedictine monks live self-sufficiently, welcoming visitors from all around the world. At the heart of the site is the Abbey Church, a spiritual haven for the many thousands of visitors who come each year. Visitors can browse the shops or relax and enjoy home-made produce in The Grange Restaurant. If they want to extend their visit, guests can stay in the new Northgate House accommodation.

Buckfast Abbey
BUCKFASTLEIGH,TQ11 0EE

Features

Children
  • Suitable for children of all ages
Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe
Accessibility
  • Fully accessible
  • Facilities: Disabled parking, Braille, lift, wheelchair loan, induction loop
  • Accessible toilets
Opening times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year daily, Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 12-6. Restrictions may be put in place during ceremonies. Shop & restaurant closed 25-26 Dec & Good Fri

About the area

Discover Devon

With magnificent coastlines, two historic cities and the world-famous Dartmoor National Park, Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape. For centuries it has been a fashionable and much loved holiday destination – especially south Devon’s glorious English Riviera.

Close to the English Riviera lies Dartmoor, one of the south-west’s most spectacular landscapes. The National Park, which contains Dartmoor, covers 365 square miles and includes many fascinating geological features – isolated granite tors and two summits exceeding 2,000 feet among them. 

Not surprisingly, in Dartmoor the walking opportunities are enormous. Cycling in the two National Parks is also extremely popular and there is a good choice of off-road routes taking you to the heart of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Devon’s towns and cities offer stimulating alternatives to the rigours of the countryside.

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