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Buckfast Abbey
The monks of Buckfast welcome visitors to their famous abbey. At Buckfast, visitors can see the great Abbey church with its many art treasures, rebuilt on its medieval foundations by the monks themselves.
The Abbey church, grounds, and other facilities are open throughout the year, including 3 unusual shops selling Abbey products, an excellent restaurant, exhibition and video.
Opening Times
Open All Year
2008 - Opening 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 19:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 18:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Half a mile from A38 at A384 Buckfastleigh turn off.
Public Transport Directions
Bus 88 stops outside the abbey.
What's Nearby
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - call for details
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Raised signs and braille map.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Licensed tea rooms, serving lunches, teas and light refreshments; closed 24, 25 Dec and Good Friday.
Payment Methods
- Euros accepted
- Groups Accepted - Services sometimes restrict access to the church.
- Max group size - 40
- Min group size - 5
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted - and other major credit cards
Establishment Features
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
- Conference facilities
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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