Top Things to do in Yelverton
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Top 6 Sights & Landmarks in Yelverton, England
Discover the best top things to do in Yelverton, United Kingdom including The Devonport Leat, Buckland Abbey, National Trust, St Paul's Church, Drake's Leat, Cadover Bridge, Saint Mary's Church Yelverton.
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1. The Devonport Leat
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Buckland Abbey, National Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 738 reviews
Enjoying a profound sense of calm and quiet, buried deep in a Devon valley, Buckland Abbey has been a home for hundreds of years. The Cistercian monks who founded this abbey in the later 13th Century led a life of religious contemplation and fruitful toil, working the land and tending their animals. Passed into private hands after Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries, Buckland Abbey underwent a major conversion to become the grand home of rich and famous seafarers, including Sir Francis Drake. For all that has changed over 750 years, Buckland is a place that has kept its air of peace and tranquility for modern day pilgrims to enjoy.
Reviewed By suej391
Very informative and interesting, full of history and certainly learnt more about Sir Francis Drake, the tithe barn well worth visiting, and most beautiful gardens, with good cafe it makes a very enjoyable day. Found the staff very helpful.
3. St Paul's Church
4. Drake's Leat
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By F674ARcarolc
Walked along the side of this leat just outside Princetown-Quite a work of engineering but only one of many leats on Dartmoor- one at least passed right through a longhouse kitchen area so the family could access fresh water any time!
5. Cadover Bridge
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By PuravShah - London, United Kingdom
Part of the National trust, Cadover Bridge boasts some amazing scenic views across. There is a lovely stream of shallow water under the bridge, and easily accessible via road, this place is a perfect picnic spot on a hot sunny day or a great place to start hiking. Amazing views from the place, and if you are with kids, they would love to go and play with the clear waters in the stream. If you are walking around, keep an eye out to view the tiny little waterfalls/independant streams around. If not doing much, as long as you're a responsible tourist, fire up the BBQ and enjoy the views and enjoy the picnic. Make sure you clean up nice, for others to enjoy and keep the national trust site natural.
