Historic houses · South West England
Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage
In or near Buckland Monachorum.
Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Tavistock Museum is a community museum located in the historic Court Gate, showcasing the rich history of Tavistock and its surroundings. Visitors can explore various exhibitions related to the town's medieval abbey, local railway history, and its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Betsy Grimbal's Tower, part of The Vicarage, is a historic house located in South-West England. It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5490, -4.1452
- 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
- wikidata: Q17527752 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage?
- Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 8AZ), in the parish of Tavistock.
- What is Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage?
- Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL19 8AZ.
- Is Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage a listed building?
- Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage a protected site?
- Yes — Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 8AZ.