Things to do in Buckfastleigh

Charming, small Devonshire market town and popular tourist destination

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Compton Castle
National Trust - Fairy-tale castle hidden in a deep lush south Devon valley.
8.2 miles



Cockington Country Park FREE
The park features organic gardens, rose gardens, play area, lakes, water meadows, woodland, farmland, orchards and a network of walking and cycling paths.
9.9 miles



Greenway
National Trust - Beautiful estate on the banks of the River Dart.
10.9 miles



Torre Abbey Sands FREE
Torquay's finest beach. ☎
10.7 miles

Compton Castle
Dramatic fortified manor house and gardens. National Trust property.  www  ☎
8.2 miles
Dartmoor Zoo
Popular animal attraction and a great family day out.  www  ☎
✓ Suggested by Derek, Watford
10.5 miles
Ashburton Museum
Intereseting local museum.  www  ☎
2.6 miles
Paignton Preston Sands
A very popular stretch of beach to the north of Paignton sands.  www 
10.4 miles
Hollicombe
A quiet sandy beach surrounded by rocks with some interesting rock-pools.  www 
10.4 miles

  

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Did you know...

  • The curly-coated Devon Rex cat breed was first discovered in Buckfastleigh in the 1960s.
  • Buckfast Abbey was founded by Earl Aylward in the reign of King Canute in 1018.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: 80 Fore Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BS

Famous for...

Buckfast Abbey and South Devon Railway