Centuries-old abbey with an estate museum & gardens, situated among woodlands with marked trails.
Wow. I really think this has become our favorite NT place. Easy to park and free. Toilets at car park (huge bonus after long drive!). Really, really lovely staff, especially the lady who was at the Abbey front door - enthusiastic, informative and really helpful. Loads of well placed information - not too overdone. Great areas for kids. Clean and tidy everywhere. Cafe was cleanest and fastest we have been to. Shame that not all shops open - pair of earrings i want in one window, oh well, will just have to go back! Walks were lovely through grounds - we did the red route which took us 40 mins - lovely wide paths and beautiful views. My advice, go!
What a beautiful property, full of history and wonderful artifacts. The staff were very helpful. Although the weather was wet the gardens were stunning. Cafe and facilities available. Lots of woodland walks of varying lengths in better weather. Would highly recommend
Lovely National Trust property, loads of grounds to explore with plenty of walks. Lovely shop, cafe and courtyard. Loads to see around the property, gardens were beautiful in the summer. My favourite was the kitchen garden where all the fruit and vegetables were growing. Highlight was the father-in-law going missing for half an hour, only to be found at the car park!
Fabulous place to visit. Very pretty grounds and a lovely cafe. The gardens were all beautiful, flowers everywhere and the staff were kind, knowledgeable and plentiful. Plenty to see inside the abbey- full of Francis Drakes adventures and his voyages. The walks are relaxing and there is a wildlife garden and kitchen garden to explore also. There are wheelchair friendly ramps and flat paths plus several toilets dotted about, some in the cafe (lovely coffees and scones) and some in the carpark too. A full gift shop with fabulous chutneys/cards/gifts ect..and a flower courtyard to buy lots of different plants. Definitely worth a visit, just go easy on the Devon roads, ponies and sheep aplenty!
Wonderful place to visit. Drake's family home from a"converted" Cistersian Abby. Very helpful volunteers and knowledgeable, too. Pity, as usual, lack of choice in the cafe area and the continuous push toward Vegan, **** equivalents to descent tasting food.
Beautiful National Trust property. Extensively restored. Good range of walks around the extensive grounds. The Abbey is extremely interesting being the former home of Sir Francis Drake. Tavistock legend and Caribbean pillager. Car park is a short 5 minute walk but there is an electric car to the abbey of needed. Cafe, bookshop and plant sales
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
Hello! I'm your AI guide for National Trust - Buckland Abbey. I can help you with information about this attraction, including its history, best times to visit, and tips for your visit. What would you like to know?
Discover hotels in Yelverton PL20 6EY
Searching for hotels...
Wow. I really think this has become our favorite NT place. Easy to park and free. Toilets at car park (huge bonus after long drive!). Really, really lovely staff, especially the lady who was at the Abbey front door - enthusiastic, informative and really helpful. Loads of well placed information - not too overdone. Great areas for kids. Clean and tidy everywhere. Cafe was cleanest and fastest we have been to. Shame that not all shops open - pair of earrings i want in one window, oh well, will just have to go back! Walks were lovely through grounds - we did the red route which took us 40 mins - lovely wide paths and beautiful views. My advice, go!
What a beautiful property, full of history and wonderful artifacts. The staff were very helpful. Although the weather was wet the gardens were stunning. Cafe and facilities available. Lots of woodland walks of varying lengths in better weather. Would highly recommend
Lovely National Trust property, loads of grounds to explore with plenty of walks. Lovely shop, cafe and courtyard. Loads to see around the property, gardens were beautiful in the summer. My favourite was the kitchen garden where all the fruit and vegetables were growing. Highlight was the father-in-law going missing for half an hour, only to be found at the car park!
Fabulous place to visit. Very pretty grounds and a lovely cafe. The gardens were all beautiful, flowers everywhere and the staff were kind, knowledgeable and plentiful. Plenty to see inside the abbey- full of Francis Drakes adventures and his voyages. The walks are relaxing and there is a wildlife garden and kitchen garden to explore also. There are wheelchair friendly ramps and flat paths plus several toilets dotted about, some in the cafe (lovely coffees and scones) and some in the carpark too. A full gift shop with fabulous chutneys/cards/gifts ect..and a flower courtyard to buy lots of different plants. Definitely worth a visit, just go easy on the Devon roads, ponies and sheep aplenty!
Wonderful place to visit. Drake's family home from a"converted" Cistersian Abby. Very helpful volunteers and knowledgeable, too. Pity, as usual, lack of choice in the cafe area and the continuous push toward Vegan, **** equivalents to descent tasting food.
Beautiful National Trust property. Extensively restored. Good range of walks around the extensive grounds. The Abbey is extremely interesting being the former home of Sir Francis Drake. Tavistock legend and Caribbean pillager. Car park is a short 5 minute walk but there is an electric car to the abbey of needed. Cafe, bookshop and plant sales
