# Buckfast Abbey — Roman Catholic church in Buckfastleigh

> Canonical: https://churchnearme.org.uk/churches/buckfast-abbey-buckfastleigh · Verified: 1 July 2026

Buckfast Abbey is a Roman Catholic church at Buckfast in Buckfastleigh, England. Sunday services include Conventual Mass at 10:30 and Vespers & Benediction at 17:00 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.

- Denomination: Roman Catholic (catholic)
- Address: Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EE
- Diocese: Diocese of Plymouth
- Phone: +44 1364 645500
- Website: https://www.buckfast.org.uk/

## Service times

| Day | Time | Service |
|-----|------|---------|
| Sunday | 10:30 | Conventual Mass |
| Sunday | 17:00 | Vespers & Benediction |
| Weekdays | 12:05 | Conventual Mass |
| Weekdays | 18:00 | Vespers |
| Daily | 07:00 | Lauds (Morning Prayer) |

Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.

## About

Buckfast Abbey was first founded in 1018 and dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539. The present abbey church was rebuilt from 1907 to 1938 by just six Benedictine monks led by Brother Peter, who taught themselves stonemasonry to complete the work — a feat unique in modern Christian history. Today it is home to an active Benedictine community whose work includes beekeeping (the Buckfast bee is renowned worldwide), honey, tonic wine and stained glass. The abbey welcomes around 600,000 visitors a year.

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