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Buckland Abbey, Garden & Estate

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The National Trust’s Buckland Abbey was home to Cistercian monks, who built the Abbey and the incredible Great Barn and farmed the vast estate. The Abbey was later converted into a home by Sir Richard Grenville and then bought by Sir Francis Drake. It now has a combination of furnished rooms and interactive galleries that tell the story of how these two men changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country.

Visitors are invited to try on a Tudor costume and children will enjoy the letterbox trail through the woods. Discover the Buckland estate, the meadows, the orchards and the late spring bluebells. New in 2012: the beautiful Cider House Gardens will be open for viewing. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Tavy Valley and the far-reaching views. Note: the Abbey is presented in association with Plymouth City Museum.

Opening times in 2011

2 Dec – 23 Dec 11am–4:30pm Mo/Tu/We/Th/Fr/Sa/Su

Last admission 45 minutes before closing

Opening times in 2012

11 Feb – 19 Feb 11am-4:30pm Mo/Tu/We/Th/Fr/Sa/Su
24 Feb – 4 Mar 11am-4:30pm Fr/Sa/Su
9 Mar - 4 Nov 10:30-5:30 Mo/Tu/We/Th/Fr/Sa/Su
9 Nov – 2 Dec 11am-4:30pm Fr/Sa/Su
7 Dec – 23 Dec 11am–4:30pm Mo/Tu/We/Th/Fr/Sa/Su

Last admission 30 minutes before closing