Buckland Abbey
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Overview
Originally a prosperous 13th-century Cistercian Abbey, and then home of the Grenville family, Buckland Abbey was sold to Sir Francis Drake in 1581, who lived there until his death in 1596. Several restored buildings house a fascinating exhibition about the Abbey's history. Among the exhibits is Drake's Drum, which is said to give warning of danger to England. There is an Elizabethan garden, estate walks and a letterbox trail.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Abbey open 10 Feb-28 Oct, daily 11-5; Nov weekdays by tour only, weekends 11-4; 1-23 Dec, daily 11-4. Estate, gardens, shop, restaurant and gallery, daily 10-5; Nov-Dec 10-4
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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