Introduction
Buckland Abbey, Devon. The buildings are 700 years old with a 16th century Great Hall. It was the former home of Sir Francis Drake. It was originally a Cistercian monastery before being converted into a house for Sir Richard Grenville. There are miles of delightful walks through the wooded valley of the River Tavy.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
441822853607Access contact details
Buckland Abbey is open to the public. For more detailed information regarding opening times visit the National Trust website.
Directions
By bus
From Yelverton (with connections from Plymouth train station), Monday to Saturday
By road
Turn off A386, ΒΌ mile south of YelvertonParking: Free. Blue badge spaces available. Car park closes at 5pm. Car park 150 yards to Visitor Reception, sloping route
For more detailed directions to Buckland Abbey visit the National Trust website.
Owners
The National Trust
Other Websites
- History
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Abbey (featured building)
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Buckland
- References
References
- Nicholas Pearson Associates {Buckland Abbey Historic Landscape Survey / Restoration Plan} (2001) Buckland Abbey Historic Landscape Survey / Restoration Plan
Contributors
Helen Lazenby