Buckland Abbey
Historic House/Palace
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6EY
Tel: 01822 853607
Originally Cistercian monastery, then home of Sir Francis Drake. Ancient buildings, exhibitions, herb garden, craft workshops and estate walks. Elizabethan garden.
Approx length of visit - 2-3 hours. Groups accepted (pre-booked). Max group size - normally 50. Min group size - 15. Special group rates - £6.30 adult. Educational visits accepted (pre-booked). Guided tours available for groups (pre-booked).
Awards
- Visit Britain
Code of Practice 2012
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Buckland Abbey (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
|---|
* Open daily from 13 March to 31 October, from 10.30 to 17.30 hours;
From Friday to Sunday only from 5 November to 12 December from 11.00 to 16.30 hours;
Daily from 17 December to 23 December from 11.00 to 16.30 hours.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult - House & Garden | £7.40 per ticket |
| Child - House & Garden | £3.70 per ticket |
| Concession - House & Gardens | £5.20 per ticket |
| Family - House & Garden | £18.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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