Buckfast Abbey Houses
Buckfast Abbey is home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks.
The Abbey Church is at the centre of the monastic life of the Benedictine monks at Buckfast, since it is there that the Monastic Community gathers to pray and celebrate the sacraments.
12th century Cistercian architecture has a powerful simplicity, often to the point of austerity. Buckfast has elements of Cistercian design, such as pointed Gothic windows, all harmoniously complemented by rounded Romanesque arches of Anglo-Norman style. The exterior walls of the church and domestic buildings were built of local blue limestone. The window arches, quoins, coping stones, turrets and West Front are in mellow Ham Hill stone quarried in Somerset.
The Abbey Church is used by the monks for prayer at several times throughout each day. In addition, there are services each day for the Abbey parish.
Outside of these times, the Church is open to the general visitor as follows:
Sundays: Noon to 6 p.m.
Weekdays: 9 a.m. (Fridays 10 a.m.) to 6 p.m.
Attraction Details
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AddressBuckfastleigh, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE
Opening timesSee below
Entry costs
Attraction typeHouses
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Avila House
Situated in Buckfastleigh, this holiday home is set 18 km from Torquay. The property is 29 km from Plymouth and boasts views of the city. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Northgate House
Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Northgate House offers accommodation in Buckfastleigh. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
The Abbey Inn
Located in Buckfast, Devon, and nestled inside Dartmoor National Park, The Abbey Inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation, a bar and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and free private parking is possible on site..
Dartbridge Inn
On the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The Dartbridge Inn is situated just off the A38 road. The traditional inn has a leafy terrace, open fires and a traditional restaurant..
Kays Cottage
Located 18 km from Torquay, Kays Cottage offers accommodation in Buckfastleigh. The property is 28 km from Plymouth and free private parking is featured. Exeter is 32 km from Kays Cottage, while Tavistock is 27 km away.
Ted 'N' Betty'S
Ted N BettyS offers pet-friendly accommodation in Buckfastleigh. The unit is 18 km from Torquay. Plymouth is 28 km from Ted N BettyS, while Exeter is 32 km from the property.
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