Buckland Abbey, New Quay

Name: Buckland Abbey
Address: Buckland Abbey, New Quay, PL20 6EY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1822 853607

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Buckland Abbey is a Grade I listed 700-year-old house in Buckland Monachorum, near Yelverton, Devon, England, noted for its connection with Sir Richard Grenville the Younger and Sir Francis Drake. It is owned by the National Trust. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°28'52"N, 4°8'2"W

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Buckland AbbeyNew Quay PL20 6EY United Kingdom

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+44 1822 853607

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Day trips

Buckland Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cotehele, Morwellham Quay, Tamar Valley AONB, Crownhill Fort.

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Tudor house with formal garden and orchard
Cotehele, Saltash
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4.2 miW
Park
Tamar Valley AONB, Tamar–Tavy Estuary
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4.7 miS
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Crownhill Fort, Bere Ferrers
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Archaeological site, Reservoir
Burrator Reservoir, Dartmoor National Park
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3.7 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture
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4.2 miW
Tower
Prospect Tower, Tamar–Tavy Estuary
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2.7 miSW
Church
St Andrew's Church, New Quay
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5.2 miNW
National park
Sylvia's Meadow
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4.4 miNW
Church
St Paul's Church, New Quay
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1.4 miSW
Park
Lopwell, New Quay
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