Buckland's peaceful setting today belies its swashbuckling past, brought to life through exhibitions and galleries showing new introductory film, and computer interactives. See Drake's Drum, plasterwork ceilings and the fascinating kitchen. Beautiful new Elizabethan garden and family events.

Originally a Cistercian monastery in the secluded valley of the River Tavy with associations with Sir Francis Drake. The ruins of the 13thC abbey church, a magnificent tythe barn, herb garden, craft workshops in the courtyard, exhibits of seafaring items from the time of Drake. Furnished period rooms. Restaurant.

Tucked away in its own secluded valley above the River Tavy, 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, and contains much interesting memorabilia from their time. There are exhibitions on Buckland's history as well as a magnificent monastic barn, delightful estate walks and craft workshops. Recent developments include new interpretive exhibitions and displays, a hand-crafted plasterwork ceiling in the Drake Chamber and the creation of an Elizabethan garden.

Garden:
Largely a 20th century creation with box hedge parterre filled with over 50 different herbs and a thyme garden. Magnolia Delavayi and M. Grandiflora grow against the Abbey. A new Elizabethan garden has been created.

OPEN: The House and tearooms is open 18th Feb to 17 Dec, Open weekends only. From 25th March to 29 Oct it is open Mon, Tue and weds. Please call them direct for Opening times.

Admission prices:
£7, child £3.50, family £17.50, family (1 adult) £10.50. Groups £5.20, child £2.60. Grounds only: £3.70, child £1.80. Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or by public transport. Winter admission (1 Nov to 18 March): Reduced price for house; grounds free

Opening Times

Open All Year

2007 High Season 17/03/2007 - 04/11/2007

Monday 10:30 - 17:30

Tuesday 10:30 - 17:30

Wednesday 10:30 - 17:30

Thursday - Closed

Friday 10:30 - 17:30

Saturday 10:30 - 17:30

Sunday 10:30 - 17:30

Bank Holiday 10:30 - 17:30

2007 Low Season 10/11/2007 - 02/12/2007

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - Closed

Thursday - Closed

Friday - Closed

Saturday 12:30 - 17:00

Sunday 12:30 - 17:00

Bank Holiday - Closed

2007 Christmas 06/12/2007 - 23/12/2007

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - Closed

Thursday 11:00 - 17:00

Friday 11:00 - 17:00

Saturday 11:00 - 17:00

Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

Bank Holiday - Closed