Guided Garden Tour
Join one of Buckland Abbey's experienced gardeners for a guided tour around the garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
What better way is there to explore a garden? One of the members of the garden team will meet you by the Great Barn and take you on a tour of the garden, offering their knowledge of the plants and history of the gardens. This is aimed at anyone with an interest in gardens, you don’t need to have a good knowledge of plants as the gardeners will be happy to answer any questions you have. This gentle stroll around different areas of the garden, its history and its planting will offer any visitor a deeper insight into the Abbey gardens.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children 12+
- Meeting point
Meet outside the Great Barn
- What to bring and wear
Wear comfortable shoes
- Accessibility
Most of the gardens can be accessed in wheelchairs and trampers. The tour will be at a slow pace, please contact us if you have any concerns.
- Other
Dogs on short leads welcome in all gardens except the kitchen garden.
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.
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.
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.