Historic Cooking
Join our historical cooking team as they explore the seasons and festivals of the year in Buckland Abbey's kitchen.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
As you reach the ground floor of Buckland Abbey, you may smell an open fire and something cooking!
Our volunteer historical cooking team will be whipping up a spread.
This event is a living history display that brings the Abbey to life. The food will not be available for visitors to eat but we will provide recipe cards for you to take away and try at home.
Visitors may be able to assist with some simple tasks such as grinding spices.
The event is free, normal admission to the Abbey applies.
Sessions Include:
- April - What would Tudor sailors eat? - May - Tudor seasonal foods - June - Great Big Green Week: Food Through the Ages - July 10th and 12th- 1950s - July and August - Seafaring - October - Seafaring
The historical cooking team will also be in the kitchen on 20th March doing a bread and butter talk. Also they shall be back on 19th September for a herbs and spices talk.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
The kitchen in the Abbey on the ground floor.
Upcoming events
75th Anniversary Weekend
You are invited to step back in time and celebrate a weekend full of history, live performances, and fun activities for all ages. From outdoor leisure to immersive historic experiences, there's something special for everyone to enjoy.
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75th Anniversary Weekend: Costume Day
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75th Anniversary Weekend: Live Music - Vocal Footprint
Join Vocal Footprint this summer for a performance at Buckland Abbey as a part of the 75th Anniversary Weekend.