Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate (National Trust)
Buckland Abbey
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6EY
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey
bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
01822 853607
Fax
01822 855448
700-year-old building with fine 16th-century great hall, associated with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville.
Tucked away in its own secluded valley above the River Tavy, Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Ship or maritime heritage site, Sacred space
The house, incorporating the remains of the 13th-century abbey church, has rich associations with Sir Francis Drake and his seafaring rival, Sir Richard Grenville, containing much interesting memorabilia from their time. There are exhibitions on Buckland’s history as well as a magnificent monastic barn, herb garden, delightful estate walks and craft workshops. Recent developments include new interpretative exhibitions and displays, a hand-crafted plasterwork ceiling in the Drake Chamber, the creation of an Elizabethan garden and the Cot Lane rural crafts area.
Collection details
Architecture, Maritime, Personalities, Religion
Key artists and exhibits
- Elizabethan seafaring
- Sir Francis Drake
- Sir Richard Grenville
Greenfingers
Another chance to fill in your Greenfingers log book and start growing. Over the year we'll grow flowers, vegetables and fruit for you to take home and enjoy.
When
2-5pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Greenfingers
Another chance to fill in your Greenfingers log book and start growing. Over the year we'll grow flowers, vegetables and fruit for you to take home and enjoy.
When
2-5pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Greenfingers
Another chance to fill in your Greenfingers log book and start growing. Over the year we'll grow flowers, vegetables and fruit for you to take home and enjoy.
When
2-5pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Greenfingers
Another chance to fill in your Greenfingers log book and start growing. Over the year we'll grow flowers, vegetables and fruit for you to take home and enjoy.
Suitable for
When
2-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Buckland Abbey, 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Greenfingers
Another chance to fill in your Greenfingers log book and start growing. Over the year we'll grow flowers, vegetables and fruit for you to take home and enjoy.
When
2-5pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
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