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Harvest Weekend

Join us to celebrate a bountiful harvest at Buckland Abbey.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us to celebrate a bountiful harvest at Buckland Abbey. The Garden team have been working hard and grown squashes and pumpkins galore! They'll be showing off their hard work as part of a beautiful autumnal display in the Great Barn.

Join in the celebrations with some classic family games such as sack racing and apple and spoon races. Help us create beautiful leaf bunting or take part in some autumnal colouring.

There will be seasonal treats in the café and delicious cider & mead tastings in the shop.

No additional charge, normal admission applies.

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Prices

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children of all ages welcome

Meeting point

Meet at visitor welcome.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible footwear and wet weather gear in case of rain.

Accessibility

Activities are all accessible via step-free routes.

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