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Buckland Abbey

Buckland Abbey, Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

  • Available anytime
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

When you visit Buckland Abbey, you follow over 700 years of footsteps; from the Cistercians who built the Abbey and farmed the estate, to seafarers Grenville and Drake who changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country.

The Abbey is part museum, part house, and filled with treasures. There’s no mistaking the magnificence of the medieval Great Barn, originally a tithe barn which has remained virtually unchanged since it was built all those centuries ago.

You’ll discover meadows, orchards and woodlands where you can enjoy far-reaching views of the Tavy Valley. Our way-marked trails are a riot of colour through the seasons, with an unmissable carpet of bluebells in spring.

At the Cider House garden, herbaceous borders provide seasonal interest and a secret ‘wild’ garden is a wonderful place for quiet contemplation (or a game of hide and seek).

Find your favourite spot and you’ll want to come back to Buckland Abbey time and again.

Buckland Abbey is open daily from 10:00am - 5pm, last entry to the property is 4pm.
The Abbey itself is open from 11am - 4:30pm, with last entry to the Abbey at 4pm.

Timings & Tours

Available anytime

Location & directions

Buckland Abbey, Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

Directions:
Car Park Entrance - what3words: rates.flocking.invite By road Turn off A386 Plymouth to Tavistock road and follow brown tourist signs to Buckland Abbey, which is approximately 2.5 miles from Yelverton. The lane from Crapstone has narrow sections but is wide enough for coaches and motorhomes. We don't advise that you use a SatNav to find us, please follow the brown tourist signs from the A386 Parking is free to all visitors, and is located approximately 150 yards from Visitor Welcome. A visitor buggy is usually available to drop visitors between various points on property, please do call ahead to check if you would like to know if it is in operation on the day of your visit. Accessible parking spaces are available in the main car park. Coach parking for up to 3 coaches is available in the main car park. Alternative transport detail on main website
Contact on day:
Eleanor Hopkinson
Telephone number:
+441822856001

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Level terrain to garden, estate walks have some steep routes with steps and uneven surfaces. The ground floor of the Abbey and exhibition room is accessible. Wheelchairs are available to borrow, volunteer buggy service available and Mobility Vehicle (Tramper) available to book. Full accessibility guide is available on the Buckland Abbey website.

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