What's on at Buckland Abbey
Rembrandt Revealed
Discover our Rembrandt self-portrait and examine the evidence leading to its verification in our exhibition 'Rembrandt revealed'.
Thu 29 Sep 2016
+ 31 other dates
11:00-16:00
Last chance to see Rembrandt
Your last chance to pop in to unravel the tale of Buckland Abbey's Rembrandt before the exhibition closes.
Thu 29 Sep 2016
+ 31 other dates
11:00-16:30
The Wurzels - an evening of scrumpy and western
Grab a cider, bring along your harvesters and put on your best west country accent as The Wurzels are coming to perform inside Buckland Abbey's Great Barn.
Fri 30 Sep 2016
19:00-22:00
Medieval Beast Hunt
March past a moldiwarpe, catch a coney and hunt for a herinacius. Come along to Buckland Abbey and track down the medieval beasts on our estate walks.
Sat 01 Oct 2016
+ 29 other dates
10:30-16:00
In-depth tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Room Guides as they take you on an in-depth tour of Buckland Abbey.
Wed 05 Oct 2016
+ 3 other dates
11:30-13:00
Walk & Soup
Join our rangers and fellow visitors for a guided walk off the beaten track around the estate. Finish off with a hearty soup and a chunk of bread in the Ox Yard.
Thu 06 Oct 2016
+ 1 other date
11:00-13:30
Autumnal Naturemake
Join the Naturemake team to make autumnal themed works of art out of natural materials found around the Buckland Abbey estate and beyond. Let your imagination run wild by creating mysterious islands, woodland scenes and more
Sat 22 Oct 2016
+ 2 other dates
12:00-16:00
Buckland's Barn Dance
Join us for a raucous evening of dancing and making merry as we welcome 'Fox Amongst the Chickens' to perform in our Great Barn.
Sat 22 Oct 2016
18:00-22:00
Family Felt
The Wet Felting Company return to Buckland Abbey for their fun felting workshop for families.
Wed 26 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Dine out at Buckland
At the heart of the Buckland Abbey estate - the Ox Yard restaurant is opening its doors later for an evening of seasonal flavours prepared on site by Buckland's chefs.
Wed 26 Oct 2016
+ 1 other date
18:30-22:00
The Pumpkin Carve Off
Think you've got what it takes to send shivers down our spine? Come and carve a scary beast into one of our locally grown pumpkins - just in time for Halloween.
Sat 29 Oct 2016
+ 1 other date
12:00-16:00
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.
Sat 12 Nov 2016
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:30
Festive Family Felt
Get ready for Christmas as The Wet Felting Company arrives to help you create tree decorations, gifts and more.
Sun 20 Nov 2016
+ 3 other dates
11:00-15:00
Christmas at Buckland: The First Nowell
Celebrate the Christmas season as local NAFAs groups fill the barn with festive joy with their seasonal interpretation of the carol, The First Nowell.
Thu 01 Dec 2016
+ 29 other dates
10:30-16:00
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 in the Great Hall and discover peace and tranquillity in the Chapel.
Thu 01 Dec 2016
+ 22 other dates
11:00-15:30
Christmas Dine Out at Buckland
Enjoy a festive meal at the heart of the Buckland Abbey estate, as the Ox Yard restaurant opens its doors late for seasonal meals to celebrate the year gone by.
Wed 07 Dec 2016
+ 1 other date
18:30-22:00
An audience with Olde Father Christmas
Rediscover the Christmas magic as Olde Father Christmas invites you into the Great Hall for tales of Christmas past.
Mon 19 Dec 2016
+ 4 other dates
15:00-15:30
+ other times
Post-Christmas Walkabout
Walk off the Christmas dinner with friends and family with a festive walk about the Buckland Abbey estate.
Tue 27 Dec 2016
+ 6 other dates
10:30-16:00
Winter walks
Dust off the cob webs and enjoy a self-led walk around the Buckland Abbey estate with the frosty crunchy leaves underneath your feet and a slice of delicious homemade cake in the restaurant.
Sat 07 Jan 2017
+ 8 other dates
10:00-16:00
Volunteer Recruitment Day
Have you ever thought about volunteering at Buckland Abbey? Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience and a way to learn new skills and make friends. Come for a chat, meet the team, enjoy some tea and find out how we can work together.
Tue 17 Jan 2017
11:00-14:00