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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.

  • 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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The basics

Meeting point

Meet at Visitor Welcome

Accessibility

There are some stairs within the Abbey and gentle slopes across the site.

Upcoming events

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
5 Sep to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 56 other dates or times

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
9 Sep to 30 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:30
+ 21 other dates or times

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

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
14 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times