| Coordinates: | 50.492, -3.779 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SX 73 67 |
| Dialling code: | 01364 (Ashburton) |
Buckfast is a small village in the district of Teignbridge, in Devon, England, sitting on the banks of the River Dart at the southern edge of Dartmoor. It lies just upstream of the larger market town of Buckfastleigh, and is known for its pretty river valley setting, easy access to moorland walks and a quietly rural character.
The village is best known for Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine house with medieval origins that was re‑established in the late 19th century; the abbey remains the focal point for local life, tourism and employment. The monastic community has a distinctive economic and cultural legacy - among other things the abbey is associated with Buckfast tonic wine and the breeding work on the Buckfast bee - and its church, gardens and visitor facilities draw pilgrims and visitors, keeping the village lively despite its small size.
Postcode districts covering Buckfast
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Exeter 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Torquay 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Paignton 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Newton Abbot 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Exmouth 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Teignmouth 13 miles21 km
- Brixham 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Saltash 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Tavistock 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Ivybridge 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Kingsteignton 9.1 miles14.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Buckfastleigh Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- West Buckfastleigh Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ashburton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Dean Prior Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Staverton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Dartington & Staverton Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Holne Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Rattery Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Woodland Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Buckland in the Moor Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Broadhempston Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Buckfast
TQ11 0EA, TQ11 0EU, TQ11 0EN, TQ11 0EL, TQ11 0EE, TQ11 0EP, TQ11 0ES, TQ11 0ER, TQ11 0EJ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 53.6 miles86.3 km
- Buckfastleigh Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Staverton Railway Station 3.6 miles5.7 km
Hotels near Buckfast Ad
- Northgate House 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Dartmoor Lodge Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Lavender House Hotel 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Bull Inn 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Barn Owl Inn 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Dartington Hall Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Two Bridges Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Buckfast
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast Primary
Local points of interest
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 16.1 miles25.8 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 16.4 miles26.5 km