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Buckfast Abbey is the home of a Roman Catholic Community of Benedictine monks in Devon, England. The first monastery was founded in 1018, but was suppressed by Henry VIII in 1539. It was refounded in 1882. The Abbey Church was rebuilt by the monks themselves. Buckfast now welcomes almost half a million visitors each year.
Although the monks of Buckfast do spend a lot of time in prayer and contemplation, they are also actively involved in parish work, education, craftwork, shop work, as well as welcoming almost half a million visitors each year from all over the world. The Rule they follow sets out to achieve a balance between activity and quietness, uniting both in one purpose: the service of God. |
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Buckfast attracts almost half a million visitors each year, from all parts of the world. They come for a variety of reasons. For some, the reason might be that they are seeking spiritual refreshment; for others, it might be to admire the beauty of the Abbey Church; others may come as a result of the historical significance of the site. Whatever their reasons for coming, many seem to gain some sense of spiritual uplift - partly as a result of the peace and beauty of the setting, but primarily as a result of the sense of the prayerful atmosphere of the Abbey Church.
Buckfast is a popular location for a wide variety of concerts, specialising in sacred music. The Abbey Church is an ideal venue for choral and orchestral performances, with fine acoustics in an atmospheric setting. |
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