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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 look after the historic buildings and collections in our care.

September session will focus on looking after floors and November session is on ceramics.

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

Meeting point

In Lifetimes in the Abbey (top of the Abbey)

Upcoming events

October Half Term Trail: Piskies vs. Trolls 

Are you #TeamTroll or #TeamPiskie?

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on
27 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 6 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
27 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 4 other dates or times

At the bottom of Dudley's Garden: Storytelling and Craft Workshop 

Hear the beautiful stories about the hidden world of wildflowers and pollinators, then create your own butterfly with illustrator Anna Platts.

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on
31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 2 other dates or times

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
31 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time