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
Medieval Buckland (guided tour)
On Thursdays at 2pm you can discover Buckland’s medieval roots with a knowledgeable volunteer guide.
Treelore trail
The trees around us have secrets and stories to share. Join us at Buckland Abbey this May to take a walk with our native trees.
Dawn Chorus Walk
On the 5th May, join us for a mindful walk around the Buckland Abbey estate to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day.
The History of the Abbey through its Art (guided tour)
On Mondays at 2pm you can discover the history of Buckland Abbey through our art collection.