Things To Do near Buckfast Abbey
Totnes Museum, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
One of South Devon's many excellent local museums. Local musuem at the top of Fore Street in the centre of Totnes. Totnes Museum is one of South Devon's many excellent local museums. Others include Dartmouth Museum, Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum, Teign Heritage Centre (Teign...
Totnes Boat Trips, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Boat trips from Totnes Totnes is located on the River Dart. The boat trip running between Totnes and Dartmouth is a South Devon classic. Head down to the Totnes Steamer Quay if you're staying in Totnes. There's plenty of parking down on the quay if you're driving from other areas of South Devo...
Haytor Rocks, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Dartmoor's most famous tor Haytor Rocks is probably Dartmoor National Park's most famous tor. Owing to its location on the eastern fringe of Dartmoor above populated areas such as The English Riviera, it can get exceptionally busy on the rocks during the summer months, on long bank holiday weeken...
Ugborough Beacon, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
One of a number of 'beacons' on the southern border of the Park offering stunning views across South Devon Ugborough Beacon is an impressive collection of granite outcrops to the west of South Brent and east of Harford. To the north east is Brent Hill and to the north the landscape around Avon...
Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage), Totnes, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
English Heritage castle ruin near Totnes Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage) is a magnificent castle ruin in a stunning location near Totnes. There are woodland walks and a small lake below the castle. You can also take a break in the restaurant/cafe (great Devon cream teas) an...
Bradley (National Trust), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Medieval manor house on the outskirts of Newton Abbot Bradley is a medieval manor house situated in Bradley Estate on the outskirts of Newton Abbot. It 'lies in the River Lemon Valley and covers 100 acres of hay meadows, old orchards, hedgerows and woodlands'. (Information board on site) As is...
Hound Tor, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Impressive, popular and very easily accessible Dartmoor tor One of Dartmoor's most impressive and popular tors, Hound Tor is located in the east section of the National Park across the valley from Haytor Rocks. As is the case with Haytor Rocks, Hound Tor is very easily accessible. &n...
Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Great local nature reserve by the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve 'contains over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and a substantial variety of wildlife'. (Devon County Council website) We'd recommend following the...
House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
A cluster of visitor attractions on the egde of Dartmoor The House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass is a cluster of visitor attractions under one roof. It's a fascinating place. If you're into shopping, history or the arts then we'd recommend a visit. Location of House of Marbl...
Compton Castle (National Trust), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
National Trust property located behind The English Riviera and south of Newton Abbot in Devon Compton Castle (National Trust) is an extraordinary building and something you'd expect to see in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. There are restricted opening hours so please see the National Trust...
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Education and Visitor Centre, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Learn about the types of ponies you'll see on Dartmoor Dartmoor National Park is known for its moorland ponies. Spend time on Dartmoor and it's difficult not to see ponies grazing or wandering the moors. These ponies come in a huge variety of colours, shapes and sizes. This variety can be co...
Sharpham, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Wine and cheese tasting and tours in South Devon The Sharpham Estate runs along the River Dart at Ashprington just outside Totnes. Sharpham is one of England's foremost quality wine producers. Book yourself a wine and cheese tasting experience or take a tour around the vineyard. Note that...
Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Top Dartmoor family attraction Waterfalls, animals, trails and special events make this one of Dartmoor's most popular family attractions. We've been visiting on a regular basis for over a decade and it's always great fun. Location of Becky Falls Becky Falls is situated in th...
Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Fascinating local museum telling the stories of the people who shaped this part of South Devon Situated in the heart of town, Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum tells the stories of the people who shaped this part of South Devon. Meet George Templer and Dr Ivy Williams, Will...
Western Beacon, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Dartmoor's most southerly beacon Western Beacon is Dartmoor National Park's most southerly beacon or tor. It offers great views down to Ivybridge and across South Devon to the coast. Plymouth's to the west. We'd recommend visiting as part of a walk from the moorland car park by Harford. F...