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**The gardens, estate, walks, Great Barn and Ox Yard take away are now open**

Our website has the most up-to-date information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey

Discovery, tranquillity and history – Buckland Abbey is an ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape. When you visit Buckland, you follow over 700 years of footsteps; from the Cistercians who built the Abbey and farmed the estate, to seafarers Grenville and Drake who changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country.

Beginning life as a tranquil monastery with a productive estate, Buckland has been redeveloped, restored and adapted, passing through the hands of famous seafarers and facing a devastating fire. There's no better place to venture on a voyage of discovery.

Founded in 1278, Buckland Abbey was the last of the Cistercian monasteries to be built in medieval England and Wales. For over 250 years, the monks who farmed the vast estate lived in the peaceful solitude of the Tavy valley.

The Dissolution of the Monasteries saw Buckland sold to Sir Roger Grenville, who began to modify the abbey into a house and home, and later it was sold again to privateer Sir Francis Drake, the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.

There’s no mistaking the magnificence of the Great Barn, which has remained virtually unchanged since it was built all those centuries ago. The impressive barn was used for the storage and winnowing of corn and is a mark of the monks' wealth and influence. Today it is home to a cider press, a reminder of the 27 acres of orchards that once stretched down to the river.

The gardens at Buckland Abbey are a wonderful place to enjoy the peace and tranquillity that surrounds the beautiful Tavy valley. Find a seat under the shade of a tree, surrounded by colourful borders, stunning views and the sound of bird song.

The Elizabethan garden is a riot of colour, especially in the summer months - you'll see a garden design typical of that which Grenville and Drake may have had in the Tudor era.

The kitchen garden is where home grown fruit and vegetables are produced as it would have been in the time of the monks. Complimented by beautiful flower borders, this is a lovely spot to sit in the sunshine and relax. 

At the Cider House, herbaceous borders provide seasonal interest and a secret ‘wild’ garden is a wonderful place for quiet contemplation (or a game of hide and seek).

Our way-marked trails are a riot of colour through the seasons, with an unmissable carpet of bluebells in spring. Follow the three waymarked paths, varying in length from 1 mile to 3 miles, and there are many spots where you can sit and admire the scenery and maybe even spot wildlife such as deer, birds of prey and butterflies. You’ll discover meadows, orchards and woodlands where you can enjoy far-reaching views of the Tavy Valley.

Dogs are welcome on all of the estate walks, but we would ask that you keep your four legged friend on a lead in areas where there is livestock.

Hot and cold drinks and snacks to go can be purchased from the Ox Yard take away everyday until 4pm.

 

Have you visited other National Trust properties in Devon?

Arlington Court near Barnstaple, Castle Drogo near Drewsteignton, Greenway House - Dartmouth, Killerton House near Exeter, Saltram - Plymouth, Knightshayes near Tiverton.


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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£12.20 per ticket
Child£6.10 per ticket
Family£30.50 per ticket
Family (one adult)£18.30 per ticket
Group - Adult£11.50 per ticket
Group - Child£5.70 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors

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  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

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  • Dog Friendly
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  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Smoking Some Areas

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  • Parking (free)

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Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

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Drake's Trail, NCN27, 2 miles

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From Yelverton (with connections from Plymouth train station), Monday to Saturday

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Plymouth 11 miles

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Turn off A386, ¼ mile south of Yelverton

Parking: free, 150 yards

SatNav: We don't advise that you use a SatNav to find us, please follow the brown signs

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Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:
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Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

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Audible alarm system
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Yelverton, Plymouth, Devon, PL20 6EY

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