Natural landmarks · South West England
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
In or near Dartington.
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is a other 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
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is a family-run attraction in South Devon, featuring a butterfly farm and an otter sanctuary. Visitors can enjoy observing various species of butterflies and participate in otter feeding sessions throughout the day.
Place summary
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is located in South-West England, postcode TQ11. This facility combines a butterfly house with an otter sanctuary, providing a habitat for various species. It offers educational experiences focused on wildlife conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4819, -3.7672
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Buckfastleigh
- Postcode
- TQ11 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Phone
- 01364 293113
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- ottersandbutterflies.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/295911396 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary?
- Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0DZ), in the parish of Buckfastleigh.
- What is Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary?
- Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ11 0DZ.
- Is Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary free to visit?
- Yes, Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0DZ.