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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for an introductory talk and guided walk to discover why a group of 13th century monks left their monastery on the Isle of Wight and travelled to Devon to set up an Abbey here at Buckland. This tour lasts for approximately 1.5 hours and takes you around the buildings of Buckland to look at the architecture and stonework. Through this you will be able to build up a picture of how the Abbey might have looked in Medieval terms.
This tour takes place on the first Thursday of every month.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Meet at Visitor Welcome
- Accessibility
There are some stairs within the Abbey and gentle slopes across the site.
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
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.
Historical Cooking
Join our historical cooking team as they explore the seasons and festivals of the year in Buckland Abbey's kitchen.
A History of the Abbey through its Art (guided tour)
Join our volunteer guide to learn more about the artworks around the house.