Buckfast Abbey
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Overview
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.
Features
- 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
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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- Ice pack facility
- BBQ
- Picnic Area
- Battery Charging
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