A brand-new café inspired by one of Dartmoor’s most iconic walking routes opens today. The Abbot’s Way Café will officially welcome customers from Thursday 26 March, offering a warm and inviting space for locals, walkers, and visitors alike. Named after the historic Abbot’s Way trail that crosses…
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The decision to relocate the San Benedetto’s restaurant to Northgate House Hotel was driven by the opportunity to create more space for diners while also providing improved facilities for the kitchen, allowing for a fuller and more expressive menu. The new setting supports a relaxed, comfortable…
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We are delighted to announce our series of concerts and organ recitals for 2024! Full information is available in our latest brochure, available now around the site, and online here: https://bit.ly/4236bIj This year’s series includes a Passiontide performance of Bach’s St John Passion by the…
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Buckfast Abbey is thrilled to announce the completion of Phase II, unveiling the opening of the Crafts section within The Green Hub - Gardens and Crafts initiative. This newly launched Crafts section is envisioned as a dynamic social hub where local artists can engage with curious visitors, offering…
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Image: The Choir of Westminster Cathedral in concert at the Abbey Buckfast Abbey has gained a reputation as a vibrant centre of culture and arts in the South West, particularly for excellence in its programme of sacred music. This year, alongside showcasing local choirs, the Abbey will host three…
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The Buckfast Abbey Education Team is delighted to be launching it new activity pack in Half Term aimed at ‘kids and their grown-ups’. Called ‘Explore!’ It contains a whole host of different activities that families can use together to explore Buckfast Abbey and grounds. Find out about everything…
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Monks and priests from around the world gathered at Devon’s Buckfast Abbey earlier this month to celebrate the rare ordination of two monks, Dom Andrew Prickett and Dom John George, to the priesthood. Typically taking five years to complete, the formation for the Roman Catholic priesthood is a…
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Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has announced that its popular three-day Christmas Market will return for 2022, taking place from Thursday 1 st December to Saturday 3 rd December (10am – 5pm). Free to enter, and with on-site parking available for £5, the family-friendly Christmas Market will feature…
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The popular Summer Fair is back at beautiful Buckfast Abbey this August for three days filled with an array of food, music, crafts and entertainment. Running from Thursday 4 th – Sunday 6 th August (10am-5pm) the Summer Fair will offer a fabulous mix of independent stalls ranging from crafts to local…
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Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has this week announced the line-up for its first Christmas Market in over two years. Taking place on Saturday 11 th (10am-5.30pm) and Sunday 12 th December (12.30-5.30pm), the market features more than 40 independent stalls ranging from crafts to local artisan food and…
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