British Sign Language Tour: Buckland Abbey
Join us for a BSL tour at Buckland Abbey
- Booking essential
- Free event
This BSL tour of Buckland Abbey will cover the Abbey and it's history. Led by one of our experienced tour guide volunteers and a BSL interpreter the tour will cover the Abbey's monastic life through to it's most famous resident, Sir Francis Drake.
If you would also like to visit the gardens, please feel free to arrive earlier than the time of your tour.
This event takes place over Heritage Open Days so there is no charge to enter the property and the tour is free. Pre-booking is essential.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Please meet at Visitor Welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sensible shoes as there is some uneven ground.
- Accessibility
There are some stairs involved but most of the tour will take place on an accessible route, please contact us if you are concerned or would like to know more information. The BSL interpreter will be there to interpret the guide's tour and your questions.
- Other
Please email bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk or ring our office if you have any questions.
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.
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.
Heritage Open Days: Visit Buckland Abbey for free
As part of Heritage Open Days come and visit Buckland Abbey for free.