700-year-old home of Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville, in beautiful Tavy Valley estate
Home of Elizabethan seafarer Sir Francis Drake
Explore 700 years of history through interactive displays
Secluded location in beautiful Tavy Valley
Rumoured to be haunted by Drake and accompanying 'hell hounds'
Hands-on activities
Estate Letterbox Trail and Tracker Pack
What's new this year
Seven-day opening in summer. Concerts in the Great Barn and extended Christmas event
The Abbey is presented in association with Plymouth City Museum
Opening arrangements
14 Feb–8 Mar 09
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14 Mar–30 Jun 09
10:30–5:30
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1 Jul–31 Aug 09
10:30–5:30
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1 Sep–1 Nov 09
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6 Nov–13 Dec 09
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18 Dec–23 Dec 09
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Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Filming will take place at Buckland Abbey between 1–5 June. If you are planning to visit during this week please be aware that access to the kitchen and Great Hall in the house will be restricted on certain days. Access to the rest of the Abbey, gardens, estate, shop and restaurant will be as normal
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £8.20 (£7.40), child £4.10 (£3.70), family £20.50 (£18.40), family (1 adult) £12.30 (£11). Groups (£6.90). Grounds only: £4.20 (£3.80), child £2.10 (£1.90). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport. Winter admission: reduced price for house; grounds free
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