Buckfastleigh Abbey

4.5/5
(1.7K) · Castle in Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
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May 21, 2025
We saw this site advertised in a hotel and were very pleased we made the effort to visit. The site occupies most of the town. It is a Benedictine Abbey and true to their tradition they provide a serv…Full review by SusanPerth
May 18, 2025
They've inputted sound-proofing and which doesn't really go, into the Sacrament Chapel. Not sure they had to go about an update in there, at all. Fine as it was. And I went to Buckfast again, recentl…Full review by Philip M
May 15, 2025
Doth the man maketh the abbey, or the abbey maketh the man? They've inputted sound-proofing and which doesn't really go, into the Sacrament Chapel. I went there again, recently, and definitely don't…Full review by Philip M

Questions & answers

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Do you need to book Sunday lunch
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I’ve no idea.
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Is this wheelchair accessible? Thanks
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Yes, as far as I can remember. I believe there's disabled parking and the entrance is on the level, though some of the slopes inside the Abbey site are a little steep. Once inside, I …
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Yes, as far as I can remember. I believe there's disabled parking and the entrance is on the level, though some of the slopes inside the Abbey site are a little steep. Once inside, I believe parts of the abbey are only accessible by steps, but you can enjoy most of it from the main nave area.
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Answer by Geoff B · May 10, 2022
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Can I still buy the beeswax soap on a rope from you? If yes, can I buy online as I am self isolating being over 70
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I'm not sure on that one as I was only there for the day. I'll have a look on line for you and get back to you.
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Do you need to book Sunday lunch at Buckfast Abbey?
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If you are a party of 4 worth booking to be on the safe side.
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Do you use any gluten free communion wafers?
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There is no such thing. There are wafers with minimal wheat but communion wafers MUST contain some wheat. You’d need to make a special request before Mass to one of the attentants.
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