Buckfast Abbey Back in the 1800

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(1.7K) · Castle in Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
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Mar 20, 2025
We visited this most tranquil of abbey’s on the 18th March. We knew nothing of the history of the Abbey and Gina, a guide answered our questions enlightening us to the amazing work of the 6 monks who…Full review by Jenny F
Jan 22, 2025
To begin...they've got a splendid choir and some nice herb-gardens and a restaurant which serves a high-calorie, butter-filled menu. To the narrative, I don't know what a Protestant encounter is, on…Full review by Philip M
Jan 10, 2025
In addition to being able to visit the abbey either just to walk around and admire there are lovely tranquil gardens to spend time in which are also dog friendly, although dogs not able to go inside …Full review by Sarah H

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Do you need to book Sunday lunch
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No I think they say it’s not necessary
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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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Ok I haven't found out anything really but here is the shops telephone number. Hope this helps. 01364645506 the managers is Wendy Hall
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Do you need to book Sunday lunch at Buckfast Abbey?
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Do you need too book Sunday lunch
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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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