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May Half Term Historic Food Trail

Discover the different types of food grown and eaten at Buckland Abbey through the ages!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Pick up a trail booklet and a pencil from visitor welcome and learn about the historic food found on the estate.

This trail is free, normal admission applies, free for members.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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 on the yellow route where it can get muddy.

Accessibility

The Yellow Route is an accessible route. Some of the trail takes you inside the Abbey which involves stairs.

Upcoming events

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on
21 May 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
Event

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on
22 May to 30 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 23 other dates or times
Event

Historical Cooking 

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on
25 May to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

A History of the Abbey through its Art (guided tour) 

Join our volunteer guide to learn more about the artworks around the house.

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on
26 May to 27 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 22 other dates or times