Place to visit
Buckfast Abbey, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Buckfast Abbey is a Benedictine abbey in Buckfast, Devon in United Kingdom (Paignton). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Benedictine abbey in Buckfast, Devon · Temples
- Where
- United Kingdom · Buckfast Road, Teignbridge District
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 124 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.49299, -3.77551
What it is and where
Buckfast Abbey is a Benedictine abbey in Buckfast, Devon in United Kingdom (Paignton). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Paignton, where this site lists 65 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.49299, -3.77551; the nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Buckfast Abbey is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:12
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:41
- DecPossible7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pridhamsleigh CavernCave in Devon, England848 m
- Bakers PitCave system in Devon, England934 m
- Reed's CaveCave in England945 m
- Joint Mitnor CaveCave in Devon, England965 m
- Peartree Nature AreaProtected area2.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Temples
- Westminster Abbey: Gothic abbey church in London, England, UK
- St Paul's Cathedral: cathedral in the City of London, England, UK
- Canterbury Cathedral: cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, England, founded in 597
- Salisbury Cathedral: church of England cathedral in Salisbury, England, UK
- Lincoln Cathedral: cathedral located in Lincoln in England
- Westminster Cathedral: Catholic cathedral in London, England, UK
Every United Kingdom place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckfast Abbey?
It is a Benedictine abbey in Buckfast, Devon in United Kingdom. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Buckfast Abbey?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Buckfast Abbey?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 124 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pridhamsleigh Cavern, Bakers Pit, Reed's Cave. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Buckfast Abbey on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.