Discover Buckland Brewer

Buckland Brewer combines historical discoveries, wildlife watching and established local meeting places to create a varied destination. Those planning a trip with different interests will find specific points of interest here: an Anglican parish church with medieval details, historic buildings, wildlife sightings in the churchyard, as well as regular gatherings and a weekly coffee morning.

Church with medieval traces

The Church of St Mary and St Benedict is an Anglican parish church dating from the 15th century. Inside, there is a medieval stoup and a Norman portal dating from around 1200. A brass plaque also commemorates the bell founder John William Taylor, who died in 1906. This gives the church several historical details that can be discovered individually during a visit, rather than simply telling the story of a single year of construction.

The usual opening hours are also a useful reference point for planning your day: the Church of St Mary and St Benedict is normally open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Those interested in church art, architectural history or local commemorative culture can consider this place one of the focal points of their trip. The specific opening information remains subject to the normal arrangement.

Historic buildings and local cuisine

Another point of interest is Orleigh Court. The building is a hall house dating from the early to mid-14th century, built for the Dennys family. Particularly striking is the very fine hammer-beam roof from the late 15th century. The different dates make Orleigh Court a place where several phases of English architectural history can be seen together.

The Coach and Horses also forms part of Buckland Brewer’s historic character. The inn dates from the 17th century and incorporates what is believed to be an older dwelling. Homemade food is served at The Coach & Horses. This creates a connection between the historic appearance of the village and a documented culinary option for your trip, without requiring you to plan your day in a particular order.

Wildlife watching in the churchyard

Slow worms, hedgehogs and bats have been observed in the churchyard. For travellers who pay attention to smaller encounters with nature as well as historic buildings, this is a distinctive aspect of the place. As part of the Churchyard Biodiversity Project, yellow rattle has become more established on both sides of the main path. This can allow a greater variety of wildflowers to set seed. This information complements the cultural history with a specific insight into the development of the local plant life.

Regular times for planning your trip

The Buckland Brewer History Group regularly holds meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Methodist Church in Buckland Brewer. A coffee morning takes place every Wednesday from 10 am to 12 noon at Buckland Brewer Methodist Chapel. The fixed weekdays and times provide a clear framework for your planning. Whether you include such appointments in your trip or focus your stay more strongly on history and nature is up to your personal preferences.

Which accommodation suits your interests

When looking for a holiday flat or holiday cottage in Buckland Brewer, you can first consider which experiences should shape your days. For an interest in cultural history, the Church of St Mary and St Benedict and Orleigh Court are the main attractions. Those who enjoy observing more closely can take the information from the churchyard and the Biodiversity Project into account. Local events and homemade food provide other focal points in turn. This allows you to link your choice of accommodation sensibly with your preferred travel theme, without presuming any amenities, prices or availability.

More local pages for planning your trip: Plympton, Torquay, Instow, Hatherleigh, Sampford Courtenay, South Brent, Horrabridge, Budleigh Salterton.

For the overarching travel overview: Devon.