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Tavistock Abbey

No. 88 of 2,675 in Dartmoor, No. 28 for history. History, in Tavistock, just outside Dartmoor National Park.

Tavistock Abbey
Photo: JohnArmagh, Public domain

The remains of an abbey in Tavistock, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.72 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Langstone Manor ParkStay, 4.3 km from TavistockCamping
Dartmoor Caravan ParkStay, 7.1 km from Tavistock, just outside the parkCamping
Harford bridge holiday parkStay, 3.2 km from TavistockCamping
RowdonStay, 1.4 km from Tavistock, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Granito Loungein Tavistock, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Robertson's Restaurant and Pizzeriain Tavistock, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Tavistock Innin Tavistock, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Café Liaisonin Tavistock, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Wildwood Arts5.4 km from TavistockArt and galleries
Tavistock Museumin Tavistock, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Meadowlands Leisure Centrein Tavistock, just outside the parkRainy day
Phone Box Museum5.6 km from TavistockHistory and heritage

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