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Discover the best top things to do in Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom including Buckfast Abbey, South Devon Railway, The Valiant Soldier, Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, Dart Rock Climbing Centre, The Tradesmans Arms, Scorriton.
Restaurants in Buckfastleigh
1. Buckfast Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,466 reviews
We are delighted to be partially re-opening from Monday, 26th April 2021 and fully re-opening from 17th May, (subject to Government guidelines.) Our Gift Shop will be open during our partial re-opening and our Grange Tea Rooms will be open for a takeaway service. Toilets will also be open. During this period, our opening times will be 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday and 11.30am to 4pm Sundays. The Abbey Church, Bookshop and Monastic Shop will remain closed during the partial re-opening time. We look forward to welcoming you and assure you that Covid safety measures are in place.
Reviewed By stormbringer55 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
What a lovely place . The air of tranquillity is amazing ,as is the Devon cream tea. Great visitor centre and good shops and a nice little Methodist chapel ,free parking and entry all go to make this a great place to visit . Just down the road from the steam railway another great place to visit.
2. South Devon Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,257 reviews
The South Devon Railway is one of the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the region. The former GWR branch line runs along the stunning valley of the Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes on a 14 mile round trip. The steam trains offer a wonderful all day, all weather attraction for families and people of all ages. The railway also has a fascinating museum, gardens, riverside walk, locomotive restoration workshops, a gift and model railway shop, refreshment rooms and more. Free car parking at Buckfastleigh, just off the A38, midway between Exeter and Plymouth; Totnes is a 500 yard walk from the main line station.
3. The Valiant Soldier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By T9734BSjudithh
Took the bus from Totnes and really the Valiant Soldier is the place to visit there. The pub is like going back in time - and wonderful to read the posters, booklets ( Advice for how American GI's can get on with local Tommy's) Well worth the visit and would recommend to anyone - then finish off the trip by catching the steam train back to Totnes. Perfect!
4. Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,966 reviews
We are a small, friendly and very different visit for all the family. Run by a small dedicated team we aim to make your visit educational and fun. You can enjoy and learn about our tropical butterflies in the specially designed habitat of which you become part. You not only see the butterflies but feel the rainforest atmosphere that they enjoy as you see their amazing life cycle unfold.In the Otter Sanctuary there are three species of otter to see, our native British otter, the playful Asian short clawed otters and the large North American river otters who love to show off. Our keeper is on hand to explain all about the otters to visitors, some are here for breeding, some for retirement, some just for fun and some because they are unsuitable to be returned to the wild.Make sure to bring your camera.
Reviewed By DaveWebbSouthMolton - South Molton, United Kingdom
A cheap, value for money attraction. We have been several times and always found all the staff there informative and very helpful. We particularly like the fact that it is left to be natural which is very important for otters as it replicates their natural environment. well stocked shop with a good selection of goods on sale including some gorgeous canvas photographs of the otters there. The keepers passion for the animals there excels during the otter feeding times and its obviously a love and passion rathe than a job - well done to all of them there for providing what can only be described as a great visit attraction for less than a tenner each!
5. Dart Rock Climbing Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Established in 2009, Dart Rock is one of the South West's leading indoor climbing facilities. Dart Rock has over 800sqm of roped climbing and 300sqm of bouldering, 11m high walls, auto belays, artificial cave system and abseil station there is something for every level of climber. Why travel into town? Dart Rock is a traffic jam free zone with ample free parking.
Reviewed By TonyP377 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
Took my 3 boys for a Go Climb experience. Very good value for money and they all really enjoyed themselves!
6. The Tradesmans Arms, Scorriton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Emilykateslack1992 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
This is a very friendly pub in a good location. We were camped at Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts campsite and it was within walking distance for us. The staff were extremely helpful and did everything in their power to ensure that they were Covid secure. We will definitely be returning when we are back in the area.
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