Buckland Abbey

Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The house, incorporating the remains of the 13th-century abbey church, has rich associations with Sir Francis Drake and his seafaring rival, Sir Richard Grenville, containing much interesting memorabilia from their time including the famed Drake's Drum.

There are exhibitions on Buckland's history as well as a magnificent monastic barn, traditional herb garden, estate walks and craft workshops. There are also exhibition galleries, film and interactive displays, a hand-crafted plasterwork ceiling in the Drake Chamber, an Elizabethan garden and the Cot Lane rural crafts area.

General Information:

  • Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Special events

    •

     

    Opening Times
    (2005 times)
    House and Estate: 12th February to 13th March Saturday and Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
    19th March to 30th October Daily except Thursday 10.30am - 5.30pm.
    5th November to 18th December Saturday and Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
    3rd to 18th December Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.
    18th to 26th February Saturday and Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

    Admission Charges
    (2005 prices)
    House and Grounds: Adult £6.00; Child £3.00; Family £15.00.
    Groups (15+) Adult £4.60; Child £2.30 per person.
    Grounds only: Adult £3.20; Child £1.60.

    Directions
    Follow the brown signs from the A386.
    Show map of Buckland Abbey...

    Nearby Attractions
    Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park (9 Miles)*
    Sir Richard Edgcumbe of Cotehele built a new home in his deer park at Mount Edgcumbe in 1547-53.
    Launceston Castle (14 Miles)*
    Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle.
    Launceston Steam Railway (15 Miles)*
    The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. Travelling through glorious countryside your train is hauled by veteran locomotives built in Victoria's reign.
    more nearby attractions...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Hotels
    Moorland Links Hotel (2 Miles)*
    The Moorland Links Hotel is a beautifully appointed country style hotel situated within Dartmoor National Park, just 6 miles from Plymouth and set in 9 acres of gardens with enchanting views across the Tamar Valley.
    Novotel Plymouth (5 Miles)*
    Situated at the gateway to Plymouth, ideal for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. The city centre and famous heritage sites of Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican are only a ten minute drive away.
    Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Saltash (6 Miles)*
    Located only 2 miles from the small town of Saltash, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation with spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking make Travelodges terrific value.
    more nearby hotels...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Self Catering
    The Royal William (8 Miles)*
    The Royal William, a self-catering Plymouth holiday apartment, combining state of the art style, contemporary cutting edge design and Grade 1 historic architecture. Located in a world-class development, with stunning sea views.
    The Esplanade (8 Miles)*
    The Esplanade boasts possibly one of the best sea views in the country. It is a highly exclusive luxury apartment on the waterfront, with spectacular panoramic sea views from the Devon countryside, across the Plymouth Sound and Drakes Island.
    The Penthouse (8 Miles)*
    The Penthouse self catering apartment combines style and contemporary design, in a classic Victorian terrace, with stunning sea views in an elevated position over Plymouth Hoe. The Penthouse is a highly exclusive luxury apartment
    Your property could be here
    Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
    more nearby self catering...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Popular Pages

    Tourist Information Centres | Estate Agents

    Holiday Cottages in England | Holiday Cottages in Scotland

    Alton Towers Hotels | Blackpool Hotels | Travel Lodge | Cardiff Hotels

    Brighton Hotels | Marriot Hotels | Newcastle Hotels | Bournemouth Hotels

     Copyright © 1999-2008 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
    Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Self-Catering Advertising  Index  Site Map