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Write Your Own Fairytale Trail

Buckland Abbey is a mystical place full of wonder, follow the trail around the Abbey and gardens to create your own story with the help of some magical writing prompts.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Pick up a trail booklet and a pencil from visitor welcome and get creative.

Explore the garden to find all the writing spots and see what inspires your story along the way.

This trail is free but normal admission applies.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Pick up your trail sheet from Visitor Welcome

What to bring and wear

Sensible shoes and wrap up warm, this trail takes you through the gardens where it can get muddy.

Upcoming events

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
19 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times

Children's Craft Workshop - Pop Up Sea Monsters 

Create a pop up scene featuring sea monsters, pirate ships and mermaids.

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on
20 Feb 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00+ 1 other date or time

Seafaring Easter Egg Hunt at Buckland Abbey 

Set sail for Buckland Abbey this Easter and join us for an Easter Egg hunt around the Buckland Seas. Don't forget to watch out for sea monsters on your journey.

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on
28 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 22 other dates or times