National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Sir Francis Drake
In or near Buckland Monachorum.
Sir Francis Drake — Public artwork (statue).
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir Francis Drake is a place of interest in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1883, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area PL19.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sir Francis Drake is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) located in South-West England, specifically in Devon's Tavistock parish. Established in 1883, this Victorian-era landscape is part of the Tamar Valley AONB, noted for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5453, -4.1528
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Tavistock
- Postcode
- PL19 8DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Established
- 1883
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: n1457261270 (ODbL)
- commons: DrakeStatueTavistock.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Theatres · 0.5 km
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Betsy Grimbal's Tower, The Vicarage
Historic houses · 0.7 km
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Bedford Estate Office
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Abbey Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Tavistock War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Francis Drake?
- Sir Francis Drake is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 8DA), in the parish of Tavistock.
- What is Sir Francis Drake?
- Sir Francis Drake — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Sir Francis Drake?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL19 8DA.
- When was Sir Francis Drake built?
- Built or established in 1883.
- Is Sir Francis Drake a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Francis Drake is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sir Francis Drake free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Francis Drake is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Francis Drake?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 8DA.