What's on at Buckland Abbey
Art of Reflection - The Cosmic Egg
A final flourish of the Art of Reflection exhibition
Tue 21 Aug 2018
+ 33 other dates
10:00-17:00
Drake's Drum - the World Encompassed
A celebration of Drake's famous drum currently on display at the Abbey
Tue 21 Aug 2018
+ 68 other dates
11:00-17:00
The World Encompassed exhibition
An artistic celebration of Drake's famous circumnavigation of the world
Tue 21 Aug 2018
+ 68 other dates
11:00-17:00
Drake's Daring Deeds Storytelling
Drop in to the Tudor tent in the garden and hear a tale of swashbuckling adventure by our Buckland story teller.
Thu 23 Aug 2018
+ 1 other date
12:00-12:30
+ other times
Wild walkabout and Bushcraft for kids
Give your young adventurers the amazing opportunity to find out some of the incredible things they can do with the natural materials all around them.
Sat 25 Aug 2018
10:30-15:00
Buckland Craft Days - Pirate ship making
Come to one of our Buckland Craft days and make your own pirate ship to take home.
Sat 25 Aug 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:30
World Encompassed - Family Felting
Come and make your own World Encompassed inspired felt creation.
Sun 26 Aug 2018
11:00-16:30
Naturemake - The World Encompassed
Drop in and be inspired by the awesome collecting tables brimming with summer colours, and all the natural treasures you will need for making adventure themed creations.
Mon 27 Aug 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:30
Heritage Open Day
This annual festival celebrates our diverse history, architecture and culture, offering you the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - all for free.
Sat 08 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:30
Elizabethan Crafts
Make your own pomander or tudor musical instrument to take home
Sat 15 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Elizabethan weekend - the World Encompassed
Step back to the Elizabethan era as falconers, costumed characters, archers and musicians take over Buckland Abbey to celebrate the flamboyance of Sir Francis Drake.
Sat 15 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Buckland Apple Pressing Day
Join us as we celebrate the harvest with our annual apple pressing Day!
Sat 13 Oct 2018
11:00-14:00
October Half term Fun at Buckland
Hunt out Penguins, get creative or simply find a great big pile of leaves to jump in - there's lots to enjoy for the whole family at Buckland this autumn.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 8 other dates
11:00-16:30
World Encompassed Half Term Family Fun
Family craft activities inspired by Drake's famous voyage
Mon 22 Oct 2018
+ 6 other dates
11:00-16:00
Christmas Craft and Food Fair
Our annual Christmas craft and food fair returns with over 40 stalls of the finest local produce - the ideal place to pick up a gift for a loved one or a special treat for yourself.
Fri 09 Nov 2018
+ 2 other dates
10:00-16:00
Christmas at Buckland
Celebrate the Christmas season as the Great Barn is filled with this year's seasonal display
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 26 other dates
10:00-16:00
An Audience with the Lord of Misrule
A storytelling experience with a tudor twist
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 7 other dates
11:00-16:00
Feast and Festivity - An Elizabethan Christmas at home
Step back in time to experience an Elizabethan Christmas at home. See the kitchen getting ready for a festive feast, admire the greenery and floral displays in the Great Hall and discover peace and tranquillity in the Chapel.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 31 other dates
11:00-16:00
Wassail with Dartmoor Border Morris
Grab your bells, bring along your pot and pans and join the team at Buckland Abbey for their annual Wassail. Kick start celebrations with a Mummers Play at 1pm, then join in with the Wassail from 2pm.
Sun 06 Jan 2019
12:00-15:00