Welcome to Buckland Monachorum

Buckland Monachorum is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was known as "Buckland in the Moor". The village was later renamed Buckland Monachorum, which means "Buckland of the Monks", as it was once owned by the monks of Tavistock Abbey.

One of the most notable landmarks in Buckland Monachorum is the Church of St. Andrew. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in Buckland Monachorum is the Buckland Abbey. The abbey was founded in the 13th century by the Cistercian monks and was later converted into a private residence by Sir Francis Drake in the 16th century. The abbey is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens and grounds, as well as the historic house, which contains a collection of Drake's personal belongings.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sarah Lakey	Buckland Monachorum Yelverton Devon PL20 7NA 01822853153 School Website
Horrabridge Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr John Clarke	Walkhampton Road Horrabridge Yelverton Devon PL20 7SZ 01822852605 School Website
Lady Modiford's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Scott	Walkhampton Yelverton Devon PL20 6JR 1822853277 School Website
Bere Alston Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr G Bemister	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7AU 1822840410 School Website
Whitchurch Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Bargewell	School Road Whitchurch Tavistock Devon PL19 9SR 1822616202 School Website
Meavy Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Gawadzyn	Meavy Yelverton Devon PL20 6PJ 1822853270 School Website
Calstock Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Ben Towe	Back Road Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QL 01822832646 School Website
Tavistock College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tristan Muller-Forster	Crowndale Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8DD 1822614231 School Website
Chelfham Bere Alston Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Ridley	Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EX 01822840379
Tavistock Community Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Handel	Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BX 01822616044 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 3.02 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 3.51 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 3.55 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 4.32 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 6.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Vip Cars 0845 230 8014 8 Hill View, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7ND 0.11 Miles
A2b Taxis 01822 859166 Unit K2, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7PE 0.93 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 3.01 Miles
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 3.29 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 3.80 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 3.85 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.07 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.07 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 4.13 Miles
Star Cars 01752 200020 Southway Dr, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QW 4.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Yelverton Surgery 01822 852202	The Surgery Westella Road Yelverton Devon PL20 6AS
Bere Alston Surgery	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EJ
Tavyside Health Centre 01822 613517	Abby Rise Tavistock Devon PL19 9FD
Abbey Surgery 01822 612247	Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU

Local Stores

Yelverton
4 Moorland Villas
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6DT
01822 853372
Store Website
2.01 miles

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SPAR Horrabridge
4 Commercial Rd
Horrabridge
Yelverton
PL20 7QB
01822 853175
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drake Vets Ltd
Hinnies Leg O Mutton Corner Yelverton Devon PL20 6DJ 01822 854 255 info@drakevets.co.uk drakevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.75 miles
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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 3.23 miles
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 3.26 miles
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Roborough Vet
The Old Forge House 18 Tavistock Road Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 7BB 01752 779999 Roboroughvet@hotmail.com Website 3.78 miles
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Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit C, Towerfield Retail Park Towerfield Dr Plymouth Devon PL6 7FG 4.12 miles


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Nirvana Vets Ltd
Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HG 01752 748008 info@nirvanavets.com Website 5.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cadover Bridge And The Dewerstone
This Is A Nice Rewarding Walk. However It Does Have Steep Hills And Does Take Around 2 To 3 Hours To Complete. However You Could Adapt The Walk To Make It Smaller. Cadover Bridge Plymouth Lancashire PL7 5EH 4.62 miles

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Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 8.84 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 9.75 miles

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Mount Edgecumbe Country Park
You Can Walk For Miles Here! Though The Estate Parklands And Fields To The Beach And Along The Coastal Path. You Can Either Come Across From Plymouth In Your Car On The Ferry And Drive To The Park Or Catch The Passenger Ferry Which Takes You Straight To The Bottom Of The Park (And More Importantly A Nice Pub!) Bay Cottage Mount Edgcumbe Torpoint Lancashire PL10 1HZ 9.82 miles

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River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.86 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 13.90 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
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