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Places in Buckfastleigh | The List
"For lovers of fine things, Torquay's chief attraction is Torre Abbey, surrounded by parkland but close to the seafront. The abbey itself,…"
"If you’re familiar with Buckfastleigh and the surrounding area, one of the first things that probably springs to mind in Buckfast Abbey and of course, the famous Buckfast Tonic Wine.Buckfast Abbey was founded in 1018 during the reign of King Canute and in 1147 it was rebuilt in stone and became a Cistercian abbey. Between 1536 and 1541 the dissolution of the monasteries took place in England under the order of King Henry VIII and sadly during 1539, it was Buckfast Abbey’s turn. The abbey then stood in ruins for over 200 years and was used as a quarry and even the site of a Gothic mansion."
"Working Benedictine monastery reknowned for producing Buckfast Tonic Wine. The abbey was established in 1018 and rebuilt in 1882. Website contains extensive information on monks and abbey."
"Exactly the kind of light, family diversion you associate with Devon, Babbacombe Model Village has more than 400 miniature buildings in four acres. The village has as many as 13,160 figures on its lanes, and has expertly crafted models of some of the country’s most famous landmarks. You can see London’s Shard, Piccadilly Circus and Stonehenge, while there’s a model train track, three hundred metres long weaving past the buildings."
"There are lots of fun things to do in Babbacombe – one of our favourites is the Model Village. It’s one of the oldest and largest model villages in the country and a great place to visit whether you’re young or young at heart. There are lots of quirky touches like a burning house complete with firemen and some worried onlookers."
"There are 413 tiny buildings, inhabited by 13,160 even tinier people, on display at this Lilliputian attraction, the epitome of English eccentricity. Settings include a small-scale Stonehenge, a football stadium,..."
"The remains of 24 Bronze Age houses (often called huts) dot a sprawling 1.45-hectare site that is encircled by an arching 1.5m-high and 7m-wide perimeter wall. It's thought prehistoric peoples enclosed the land..."
"Dartmoor often makes its visitors uneasy with haunting tales of terror as immortalised in the stories of Conan Doyle, and this....."
"Perhaps Blessed Virgin Mary, Rattery is your closest church and you want to marry here, we'd love to hear from you to chat about your plans for your wedding day and ceremony. To find out more about connections that qualify you to marry in a specific church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.Couples choose to marry in a church for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how you can too."
"The ‘Guardian of the Dart’, as Dartmouth Castle is affectionately known, has stood watch over the Dart Estuary for centuries. The fortress’ robust coastal defences, which include cannons capable of sinking ships, were designed to protect the townspeople and their harbour from invasion. Its neighbour is Kingswear Castle, on the opposite side of the Dart."
"Whether St Petroc, South Brent is your family church and you want to marry here, get in touch to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out more about connections that qualify you to marry in a particular church, or if you have questions, all you need to do is drop us a line. people choose to marry in a church for all sorts of reasons, and we're here to help you decide on your perfect ceremony."
"Working hours: From 05:30 PM to 11:00 PM(Hours or availability may differ due to COVID-19). Address: 286 Torquay Road - TQ3 2EU. Delivery:FREE (Collection & Delivery )"