A 1950s White Christmas at Buckland Abbey
Step into nostalgia and experience a sparkling 'White Christmas' at Buckland Abbey this winter.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Step through the Great Barn and into a forest of trees which will transport you back to a 1950s 'White Christmas'.
Get lost and discover vintage festive wonders such as a traditional market stall, a post box where you can send a letter to the North Pole, or take photographs in Father Christmas's sleigh.
Be sure not to miss the tallest town square Christmas Tree at the end of the barn.
Inside the abbey you can discover how Christmas was celebrated during the 1950s. Step back in time and rock around the clock with 1950s records, discover traditional toys and games, a 'Ritz-style' Christmas party, and learn how Christmas Dinner was made in the rationed and post-rationed era.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The Great Barn has step-free access via a ramp. The ground floor of the Abbey is accessible via a ramp - please contact the office or check the access statements for further information.
- Meeting point
Head to Visitor Welcome to start your journey.
- Suitability for children
Children of all ages welcome
- What to bring and wear
Don't forget to wrap up warm as the Great Barn can get cold.
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