Buckland Abbey - Yelverton Devon
N 50° 28.876 W 004° 08.032
30U E 419554 N 5592756
Buckland Abbey a former home of Cistercian monks and of seafarer Sir Francis Drake.
Waymark Code: WM25JH
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/08/2007
Views: 19
Buckland Abbey was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. Founded 700 years ago was already an historic building when Sir Francis Drake moved in during the 16th century.The estate has been in the hands of the National Trust since 1948 and is open for visitors. There is a magnificent monastic barn, traditional herb garden, estate walks and craft workshops as well as the house itself.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Buckland Abbey,Yelverton, Devon UK PL20 6EY
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Summer Opening hours 10.30 to 5.30 see website.
Admission prices
£7.40, child £3.70, family £18.50, family (1 adult) £11.50. Groups £6.30. Grounds only: £3.90, child £1.90. Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport. Winter admission (1 Nov to 18 March): reduced price for house; grounds free
Web page: [Web Link]
Parking place (optional): Not Listed
References: Not listed
National Trust member: Not Listed
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