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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Prepare your ship and get ready to voyage across the Buckland Seas in search of distant treasure this Easter.

Pick up a map from Visitor Welcome to help you find all 10 nautical inspired activities around the Abbey. Raise the mainsail, navigate the stars and prepare your cannons as you venture into the Buckland Seas. Watch out for the golden easter eggs which provide a clue on how to find the treasure. But watch out, you may encounter some sea monsters along the way.

When you've completed your voyage, make sure to pick up your Easter egg at the end of the trail and don't forget to ask for a stamp.

The trail runs from 28 March - 19 April, between 10am and 4pm.

Prices are normal admission plus £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Per trail£3.50
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The basics

Suitability

This event is suitable for children of all ages when accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Please got to Visitor Welcome to get your trail.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible footwear as the ground may get wet and muddy.

Accessibility

The trail will be accessible for buggies, wheelchairs and the tramper. Please refer to our map for accessible routes around Buckland Abbey.

Other

Dogs are welcome on a short lead in the gardens where most of the trail points are located.

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