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Conservation In Action

Have you ever wondered how we look after the historic buildings and collections in our care?

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Learn how we take care of textiles across the Abbey and even have a go cleaning the cups and plates King Arthur would use for a medieval banquet!

This is suitable for Children and adults.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

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In Lifetimes in the Abbey (top of the Abbey)

Upcoming events

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
26 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 5 other dates or times

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
26 Aug to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 66 other dates or times

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
30 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00

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
4 Sep to 2 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 2 other dates or times