Things To Do near Buckfast Abbey
Teignmouth Promenade, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Pretty promenade running behind Teignmouth Beach Teignmouth Promenade is a pretty promenade running behind Teignmouth Beach. There are gardens, cafe/bars and restaurants as well as plenty of benches and deckchairs from which to enjoy the views. Teignmouth Pier pushes out into the sea from Teignmo...
Teign Heritage Centre (Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum), Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum and events, concerts and workshops Teign Heritage Centre is part of South Devon's network of local museums. It's home to Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum. In addition, Teign Heritage Centre runs events, concerts and workshops. Location of Teign Heritag...
Teignmouth Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Long shingle and sand beach Teignmouth Beach is a long shingle and sand beach on either side of Teignmouth Pier. There are great views across Babbacombe Bay and over to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site of East Devon. Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach faces the estuary on t...
Dartmouth The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
One of South Devon's great buildings South Devon has some great buildings. One of the best is in the heart of Dartmouth near Dartmouth Harbour. Dated 1635 and 1640, it's 'one of a row of merchants' houses, now a shop and museum with accommodation above' (British Listed Buildings website). Dart...
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Excellent local museum in central Dartmouth 'A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuilding...
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The best place to people watch in South Devon A long embankment lines the west side of the River Dart and Estuary in Dartmouth. It's arguably the best place to people watch in South Devon. Given its length, Dartmouth Embankment is split into two. North Embankment pushes up to Dartmoor Hig...
Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Excellent views of Brixham and The English Riviera Breakwater with a lighthouse at its end providing excellent walking and views of Brixham. Brixham Breakwater runs along Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. Brixham Breakwater Beach is on the east side of the wall. Location of&n...
Dartmouth St Saviour Church, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales St Saviour's Church dominates the skyline in the lower section of Dartmouth by Dartmouth Harbour. The narrow streets around the church are lined with beautiful buildings. Whilst exploring the area, visit the church to discover more about it's connection to one of the gr...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...
Dartmouth The Cherub Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The oldest building in Dartmouth The Cherub Inn is the oldest building in Dartmouth. It's also a pub which is great news if you're into culture and history! The extraordinary building dates from 1380. Location of The Cherub Inn We've positioned The Cherub Inn on Google maps. Zo...
Dartmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Dartmouth Embankment Many ferries and boat trips run from Dartmouth Embankment which is located on the west side of the River Dart and Estuary. There are plenty of information boards and kiosks on the southern section of Dartmouth Embankment and around Dartmouth Har...
Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Car and foot ferry running from the centre of Dartmouth to Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry runs between Dartmouth and Kingswear. It's a small ferry but takes cars in addition to foot passengers. Head down to the slipway at Lower Street near Bayard's Cove Fort towards the centre of town. Note t...
Dartmouth Bayard's Cove Fort, Bayard's Cove and the Pilgrim Fathers, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Fort and the Pilgrim Fathers Bayard's Cove and its fort are located by Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry just south of Dartmouth Embankment. There are superb views across the water to Kingswear and down the River Dart and Estuary to Dartmouth Castle. In addition to its natural beauty, striking a...
Avon Estuary Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'Avon Estuary Walk. The Avon Estuary Walk is an attractive 9 mile route that runs through farmland and woods on either side of the estuary. The route has been designed to create a circular walk using the ferry...
Golden Hind, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world Replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. 'On December 13th 1577 Franics Drake, 10 officers and some 60 men onboard the Golden Hind together with four other smaller ship...