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Heritage Open Days: Visit Buckland Abbey for free

As part of Heritage Open Days come and visit Buckland Abbey for free.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

From 12th - 21st September you can visit Buckland Abbey for free. Explore the Abbey, gardens and estate for free as part of Heritage Open Days.

Over these days there will be several events for everyone to enjoy including guided walks (please check individual event pages), a costume exhibition, and historical talks in the kitchen (Sunday 14th)

No booking required.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children of all ages welcome

Meeting point

Visitor Welcome

Accessibility

Please check the access page on the Buckland Abbey website or contact us directly if you have any queries.

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.

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on
12 Sep to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 49 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
12 Sep to 30 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:30
+ 18 other dates or times

Historical Cooking 

Join our historical cooking team as they explore the seasons and festivals of the year in Buckland Abbey's kitchen.

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on
14 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times

British Sign Language Tour: Buckland Abbey 

Join us for a BSL tour at Buckland Abbey

Event summary

on
15 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00