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“I will walk in the presence of the Lord” (Psalm 114)

Located at the centre of a picturesque valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Buckfast Abbey is home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks, who live their lives of prayer, work and study according to the ancient rule of St Benedict.

The Abbey church is open daily from 7.45am to 8.20pm (7.00pm on Saturday), but closed to general visitors during service times.

Pre-booking is necessary for coaches.
Email: groupvisits@buckfast.org.uk
or call 01364 645532.

The Monastic Way Exhibition is an immersive presentation of Benedictine monastic life, from its origins to the present day.

Please be advised that on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May, the Monastic Way Exhibition will be temporarily closed for further planned essential maintenance works. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause during your visit.

Visual feast of sight & sound
Educational
Discover a day in the life of a monk
For all the family
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Entry is £2 per person. Free entry to children aged 11 and under.
Opens at 10am last admission 3.30pm, Closes 4.15pm. Closed Sundays.

Visitor Welcome Centre
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Visitor Welcome Centre

Start your Buckfast Abbey experience at our Visitor Welcome Centre. Here you’ll find out what there is to see and do during your visit. You will also be able to get tickets to access the fabulous Monastic Way Exhibition, as well as find a unique gift to enable you to take a part of Buckfast Abbey home with you when you leave.

Open daily from 10am – 4.30pm

We also have an online shop which shows a selection of some of our stock: Online shop

The Green Hub
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The Green Hub - Gardens & Crafts

Also take time to visit our Green Hub for a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor plants, curated to align with the garden themes at the Abbey, Lavender, Physic, Sensory, and Millennium gardens. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore these beautifully cultivated gardens and engage with our passionate garden team, who will be available to share their extensive knowledge about the plants and the sustainable methods used to maintain the gardens and grounds.

Open daily from 10am – 4.30pm

Grange Restaurant
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Indoor & outdoor with terrace eating

The Grange Restaurant menu changes daily, with a range of delicious hot dishes. On Saturday mornings  between 10am –11.45am we are offer a cooked breakfast to order.

Lighter bites are also available including pasties, sausage rolls, soup, sandwiches, salads and panini’s.

Sunday Roast Carvery between 12pm – 3pm for only £14

For group bookings please call us on 01364 645504

Open hours 10am – 4.30pm

San Benedetto's
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Pizzas & Coffee at the mill

Our Pizzeria ‘San Benedetto’s’ offers a tasty selection of quick and easy Italian meals, both to eat-in and take-away. Choose either a traditional pizza or try our special of the week, with delicious toppings such as: Margherita, Pepperoni, Festa di Carne, Frutti di Mare, Spaghetti Bolognese, Vegetariana and Hawaiana.

Thursdays and Fridays from 4pm to 10pm.
Saturdays from 12 noon to 10pm.
All last food orders are at 9pm

Tel: 01364 645600

For more details and our full menu, click here

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Our gardeners work continually to maintain the highest of standards in the grounds at Buckfast Abbey. We hope you enjoy walking around and viewing our themed gardens. Feel free to enjoy a restful break or enjoy a picnic in our spacious grounds.

Toilets
Located in the car park and below the Grange Restaurant.

Dogs
Well behaved dogs on a short lead are permitted. Only registered assistance dogs are allowed inside buildings.

On Site First Aid
Rest assured that all our Visitor Experience Assistants are capable of providing First Aid during opening hours. Visitors requiring first aid will be treated by personnel wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment: masks, gloves, apron etc.

The Abbey Church, car park & gardens are free to the public.

Buckfast Abbey Church is open from 7.45am – 8.20pm (7.00pm on Saturday), the gardens, and Shops are open 10am – 4.30pm daily.

Donation

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