Abbeys & priories · South West England
Arch of Abbey Cloisters
In or near Cudlipptown.
Arch of Abbey Cloisters — a abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Arch of Abbey Cloisters is a abbey located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Tavistock Museum is a community museum located in the historic Court Gate of Tavistock, showcasing the town's rich history, including its medieval abbey and the legacy of Sir Francis Drake. Visitors can explore various exhibitions that highlight local heritage, including mining history and the evolution of commerce in the area.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Arch of Abbey Cloisters is located in South-West England. This architectural feature is part of an abbey complex, notable for its historical significance and design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5495, -4.1450
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Tavistock
- Postcode
- PL19 8AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake — 6.4 km
- Opening
- 11 am – 3 pm Tuesday – Saturday from 9 May to 31 October 2026; all other times by prior arrangement only
- Official site
- tavistockmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3084546131 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arch of Abbey Cloisters?
- Arch of Abbey Cloisters is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 8AZ), in the parish of Tavistock.
- What is Arch of Abbey Cloisters?
- Arch of Abbey Cloisters — a abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arch of Abbey Cloisters?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL19 8AZ.
- Is Arch of Abbey Cloisters a protected site?
- Yes — Arch of Abbey Cloisters is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Arch of Abbey Cloisters?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 8AZ.