Interesting piece of 20th century building in a mash of Cistercian design and Anglo-Norman style. The spiritual life seems to have drained away with the shrinking of the monastic community and the revelations of sexual abuse by two monks at the former prep school, which closed in 1994 and now houses a commercial conference centre; it thus has somewhat of... More

Buckfast Abbey is a majestic structure - proving that, even as recently as the twentieth century, we still had the ability to produce great buildings. The grounds are spacious, beautifully maintained and a haven of peace for anyone who loves to explore heathers and shrubs or just sit and think. Inside the Abbey is the grandest and most beautiful stained... More

Free attraction, a lovely way to spend an afternoon, strolling round the Abbey and grounds. Very peaceful and tranquil

(WOW ) we couldn't of asked for a better setting for our dear friends who were married in the chapel situated in the grounds of buckfast abbey.It was a fantastic breathtaking place with the well maintained gardens being at the fore of the abbey itself. then entering the abbey we were struck dumb by the most ingredible sight we have... More

Bank Holiday Weekend spent some time at Buckfast Abbey , the grounds are imaculate the stonework on the Abbey its self has just been cleaned inside & out , it was stunning I would love to have heard the Pipe Organ I'm sure the acoustics are spot on. The Restaurant was clean well laid out and choice of food quite... More

We had excellent weather so the visit was very good. The restaurant is excellent for quality and value.

Such a beautiful restoration, the abbey is stunning and both the main church and modern chapel at the rear are both simple and serene. The grounds and facilities, shop, cafe, video room are all of a very high standard.

The Abbey is wonderful although the alterations/clean up are taking some time. We spent several hours walking around the grounds, which are lovely in the summer, before entering the Abbey itself. We also took lunch in the restaurant, which offers good value for money. There are gift and souvenir shops and a special shop which sells items from other similar... More

A great suprise to find the food was very good value for money in the cafe. In particular, the home made deserts were outstanding. We would eat there again in the future.