Historical 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.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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The kitchen in the Abbey on the ground floor.
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