Information & Booking  form for coach parties and groups.

GROUP BOOKING FOR 2013

1. GUIDED TOURS of the house are available by prior request at no extra charge and take approximately 45 minutes- 1hr.  Allow extra time for the gardens, woodland walk to beach, lunch and cream tea. (Average visit 2½ - 3 hours inc. gardens, grounds).  If you are a special interest group please tell us so that we can arrange a tour with either Sir Hugh or Lady Stucley, or a guide with specific knowledge. For tours with Sir Hugh or Lady Angela Stucley there will be an extra charge; please enquire.

2. PARKING Large flat area adjacent to the house; ample parking for coaches.

3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS  Please state if you have any.  

4. DISABLED VISITORS will be able to view most of the main reception rooms, plus the mediaeval basement, Exhibition Room, museum and shop, tea room etc. Entry to the house is up some steps as it is unsuitable for a ramp. Disabled WC.

5. SCHOOL PARTIES etc. These must be properly supervised as many items in the Abbey are easily breakable.

6. DOGS Welcome in the grounds on leads; Guide Dogs only in the house.

7. LIGHT LUNCHES AND CREAM TEAS  in the Old Kitchen Tea Rooms.   We would be very grateful if you could book in advance if possible.

In order to make a full day out, combine HARTLAND ABBEY and its gardens and grounds with HARTLAND village with its wonderful pottery, furniture makers, artists and craft shops.  The beautiful and historic St. NECTAN’S CHURCH (‘the Cathedral of North Devon’) is very close (½ mile); guided tours with a local historian are also possible by prior request. Please tel. Stephen Hobbs on 01237441450. HARTLAND QUAY, renowned for its spectacular cliff scenery and rocky beach, the scene of many past shipwrecks, is 1 mile away.  THE SHIPWRECK MUSEUM at Hartland Quay is fascinating and well worth a visit too (Tel:01237441218) or www.hartlandquay.com .  There are many other attractions within easy reach; we would be delighted to help with suggestions.  World renowned CLOVELLY is only 5 miles away.

HARTLAND ABBEY is easily accessible from M5 Junction 27 and is only 5 miles W. of Clovelly, off the A39. SAT NAV Ref = EX39 6DT

*Free entrance, tour if applicable,  to Coach Drivers and Group Leaders*

Ticket includes house, gardens, beach walk, grounds, parking.  
**For larger groups we are able to open at other dates and times; we may also offer a larger discount, please enquire.  Delicious light lunches and home made cream teas are provided by our new caterers for 2013 please notify in advance.  
No prepayment necessary but it would be appreciated if the group leader could collect the entry money in advance and present it to the ticket office on arrival. Chip & Pin payment available.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOUR PARTY

Please complete this booking form (or Download printable version)

If you prefer you can print off the form (or Downloadable version) and post to:
The Administrator. Hartland Abbey. Hartland, Bideford,Devon, EX39 6DT

Coach access is easy by following brown coach signs in Hartland village to avoid main street.
(SAT NAV = EX39 6DT)

Follow coach parking signs for Hartland Abbey by road junction in the valley.

Easy parking/access for discharging disabled visitors.

Alternatively ring the Administrator for detailed map +44(0)1237  441496 or 441234

Coach & Tour Operators: please enquire for seasonal rates

For pre-booking enquiries please complete a form at this LINK

Hartland Abbey welcomes tour groups, Clubs and Societies and offers discounted rates.
We would be pleased to answer your question by phone +44(0)1237 441496/441234, Email or by filling in the enquiry form - LINK

Events for 2013

Bluebell Week 21 – 28 April

Outdoor Theatre events

Wm Stukeley Exhibition

Further events will be posted on the website -LINK

For groups the Gardens, Grounds and Tea Room  opens at 11am.. House opens at 2pm  
(or to suit groups schedule)

We have some useful guides and leaflets about the Abbey and local walks available for download