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Wassail at Buckland Abbey

Join us as we bless the newly planted fruit trees at Buckland Abbey!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

2025 started with us inviting everyone to help us plant 30,000 trees as part of the Community Forest Project. Now we need your help to Wassail the newly planted orchard to bring on good harvests for the future.

Led by the Buckland Abbey rangers - meet outside the Great Barn with your pots and pans so you can make noise and ward off the bad spirits!

Normal admission applies, free for members.

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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

Outside the Great Barn

What to bring and wear

Wrap up warm and wear sensible shoes - the ground can get slippy!

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