Devon Cathedrals & Churches

Buckfast Abbey 

The home of a Roman Catholic Community of Benedictine monks in Devon, England. The first monastery was founded in 1018, but was suppressed by Henry VIII in 1539. It was refounded in 1882. The Abbey Church was rebuilt by the monks themselves. Buckfast  now welcomes almost half a million visitors each year.

Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0EE Tel: 01364 643 Email

Buckland Abbey 

The house has been associated with Sir Francis Drake, started life as a small 13th century Cistercian Abbey. The present house has the ruins of the abbey as part of its structureThere are National Trust exhibits of seafaring items from the time of Drake and Grenville. Outside there is a herb garden and walks through the estate.

Yelverton, PL20 6EY Tel: 01822 853607   Email

Exeter Cathedral  

The history of the church as a cathedral dates from 1050 when the Bishop of Crediton (Devon) and St Germans (Cornwall) moved to Exeter. The cathedral has the longest gothic vault in the world. With a Shop, restaurant and library.

1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS Tel: 01392 255573  Email

Torre Abbey

Built in 1196 you can trace the 800 years of development from monastery, imposing home of wealthy families, to Mayor’s official residence of modern day

Kings Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE Tel: 01803 293593   Email

Hartland Abbey

The lived-in family home of the Stucley family. Although it was built in the 12th century, remaining as a monastery for 400 years and passing through the female line three times, it has never been sold. Consequently, it contains collections of pictures, furniture and porcelain which have accumulated over many generations