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Threads of Time: A Journey through clothing 

Follow the story of Buckland Abbey’s inhabitants through a costume exhibition showcasing their diverse lives and stories over the centuries.

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on
21 Jun to 15 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 16:30
+ 24 other dates or times
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A History of the Abbey through its Art (guided tour) 

Join our volunteer guide to learn more about the artworks around the house.

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on
23 Jun to 27 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 18 other dates or times
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Wildflower Wonder at Buckland Abbey 

Join Ranger Kate and our volunteer walk leaders for a walk through the woods and meadows of Buckland Abbey

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on
25 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
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Guided Garden Tour 

Join one of Buckland Abbey's experienced gardeners for a guided tour around the garden.

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on
28 Jun to 10 Aug 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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Pictures in Music - Jopes Orchestra 

Experience the power of imagination at Music and Pictures—a concert where every note paints a scene, and every melody tells a story.

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on
28 Jun 2025
at
15:00 to 17:15
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Rhillig - Folk Duo 

Gentle acoustic folk music will fill the Great Barn from this folk duo

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on
29 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
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Opening the Book: Music and Community in an early Tudor monastery 

A unique 600-year-old manuscript used by the Buckland Abbey monks returns to the Abbey.

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on
30 Jun to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 123 other dates or times
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Monastic Buckland: A guided tour 

Uncover the monastic past at Buckland as you take a walk with our volunteer Brian. You will discover fascinating architecture at every turn and understand better the story of Buckland Abbey before the dissolution of the monasteries.

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on
3 Jul to 2 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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Summer of Music - Choirs in the Great Barn 

Join us for a Summer of Music as we fill the Great Barn with song!

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on
12 Jul to 30 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Summer of Play: The Quest of King Arthur's Round Table! 

Step into the world of Arthurian Legends this summer at Buckland Abbey

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on
19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 43 other dates or times
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Historical Cooking 

Join our historical cooking team as they explore the seasons and festivals of the year in Buckland Abbey's kitchen.

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on
25 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Exon Singers: Sun, Moon, Sea and Stars 

We are looking forward to welcoming back the Exon Singers to Buckland Abbey this Summer!

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on
1 Aug 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
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Children's Craft Workshop - Create a Mythical Creature 

Join local artist Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops to create and decorate your own mythical creature to take home.

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on
11 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Heritage Open Days: Visit Buckland Abbey for free 

As part of Heritage Open Days come and visit Buckland Abbey for free.

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on
12 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 9 other dates or times