Devon

Buckland Abbey

Discovery, tranquillity and history – an ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape

Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

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A view of the south face of the Abbey from the lawn. Snow covers the grass and trees.

Opening times for 2 December 2023
Asset Opening time
Abbey 11:00 - 15:30
Garden 10:00 - 16:00
Great Barn 10:00 - 16:00
Estate 10:00 - 16:00
Car park 10:00 - 16:00
Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
Shop 10:00 - 16:00
Last admission to Buckland is one hour before published closing times and last admission to the Abbey is 30 minutes before closing time.
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Property admission 2 to 31 December
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £15.40 £14.00
Child £7.70 £7.00
Family £38.50 £35.00
Family one adult £23.10 £21.00
Group Adult £13.30
Group Child £6.65
Property admission 4 and 5 November 2023
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £5.50 £5.00
Child £1.10 £1.00
Family £12.10 £11.00
Family one adult £6.60 £6.00
Property admission 11 to 26 November
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £9.90 £9.00
Child £4.95 £4.50
Family £24.75 £22.50
Family one adult £14.85 £13.50
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Steep routes with steps and uneven surfaces. Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. Poor phone signal. Ground floor accessible. Tramper for hire.
Buckland Abbey access statement
Accessible toilet
Powered mobility vehicle available
Designated parking
Ramped access/slopes
Induction loop
Steps/uneven terrain
Level access to food outlet
Transfer available
Volunteer buggy service
Level access to shop
Wheelchairs available
Level access/terrain
To garden
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Directions via Google Maps
By road
Turn off A386, ¼ mile south of Yelverton
Parking: Free. Blue badge spaces available. Car park closes at 5pm. Car park 150 yards to Visitor Welcome, sloping route
Sat Nav: We don't advise that you use a SatNav to find us, please follow the brown tourist signs
By train
Plymouth 11 miles
By bus
from Yelverton (with connections from Plymouth train station), Monday to Saturday
By bicycle
Drake's Trail, NCN27, 2 miles
Cycle route information
Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY
01822853607
bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 2 December 2023
Asset	Opening time
Abbey	11:00 - 15:30
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Great Barn	10:00 - 16:00
Estate	10:00 - 16:00
Car park	10:00 - 16:00
Restaurant	10:00 - 16:00
Shop	10:00 - 16:00

Property admission 2 to 31 December
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£15.40	£14.00
Child	£7.70	£7.00
Family	£38.50	£35.00
Family one adult	£23.10	£21.00
Group Adult		£13.30
Group Child		£6.65

Property admission 4 and 5 November 2023
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£5.50	£5.00
Child	£1.10	£1.00
Family	£12.10	£11.00
Family one adult	£6.60	£6.00

Property admission 11 to 26 November
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£9.90	£9.00
Child	£4.95	£4.50
Family	£24.75	£22.50
Family one adult	£14.85	£13.50

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