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: Places of Interest : Tourist Information Centres
Tourist
Centres for Plymouth Devon.UK
Enjoy a day at Buckland Abbey the home of Sir Francis
Drake. Take a voyage of discovery to 13th century Buckland
Abbey.
The story of this medieval monastary, which was uniquely
converted into a Tudor home. Explore the legendary life of
Sir Francis Drake, his circumnavigation and the story of
the Armada
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Buckland Abbey The home of
Sir Francis Drake (National trust)
Open: Abbey & Grounds 1st April 1st
November daily 10.30 - 5.30 Admission: Abbey & Grounds
£4.30 Children half price under 5s free, 6 miles south of
Tavistock, 11 miles north of Plymouth. Turn off at A386
1/4 mile south of Yelverton, Devon. PL20 6EY Tel +44
(0)1822 853607
Buckfast Abbey
A Living Monastery in the Beautiful Dart Valley Magnicent
Abbey Church Tranquil Gardens Three unusual shops with
produce from Buckfast and other European Abbeys Just off
the main A38 Exeter Plymouth road at the A384
Totnes/Buckfast turnoff Open daily, admission free Tel
+44 (0)1364 642519 Buckfast Abbey is a registerd charity
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Santuary
A Unique Experience for all the family come along and see
our Otters, including the native British Otter. Opening
Times 1st April to 31st October 1998 Just off the A38
Devon Expressway at Dartbridge junction. Follow the brown
Tourist Signs. Buckfastleigh,
Devon TQ11 ODZ Tel +44 (0)1364 642916.
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Morwellham Quay West Devon
The only place in the world where your
family and friends can go deep underground by train into a
real ancient copper mine. Open all year seven days a week
10am to 5.30pm ?19.00 family ticket all inclusive By road,
from the main Tavistock to Liskard road A390 bear left two
miles West of Tavistock. Tel +44 (0)1822 832766 - Tel +44
(0)1822 833808
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Tamar Valley Wildlife
Reserve
Visit the new Tamar Valley Wildlife
Reserve. A tranquil day in 200 acres. Birdwatching hides,
trails.
Discover Plymouth's Best Kept Secret.... Crownhill Fort
Beautifully restored by the Landmark Trust, this elaborate
Victorian fortress offers a wonderful day out for
families, schools and historical enthusiasts.
We also provide a truly unique venue for all kinds of
events and celebrations.
Address: Crownhill Fort, Crownhill Fort Road, Plymouth,
PL6 5BX
Tel: 01752 793754 Fax: 01752 770065
E-mail: info@crownhillfort.co.uk
Crownhill Fort is owned and administered by the Landmark
Trust, an independent charity that restores buildings of
historic importance.
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