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Piskie Easter Egg Hunt at Buckland Abbey 

This Easter join us at Buckland Abbey for an Easter Egg hunt, learn about piskies and how to keep them at bay!

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on
16 Apr to 22 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Tree Aftercare: Taking care of saplings 

Help Ranger Kate look after the newly planted trees

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on
17 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
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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
17 Apr to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 10 other dates or times
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Medieval Architecture Tour 

Uncover the monastic past at Buckland as you take a walk with our volunteer Brian. You will discover fascinating architecture at every turn and understand better the story of Buckland Abbey before the dissolution of the monasteries.

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on
17 Apr to 30 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 28 other dates or times
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A History of the Abbey through its Art (guided tour) 

Join our volunteer guide to learn more about the artworks around the house.

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on
21 Apr to 27 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 27 other dates or times
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Conservation In Action Sessions 

Have you ever wondered how we look after the historic buildings and collections in our care?

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on
25 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
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Second Hand Book Sale 

This April visit our pop-up book sale.

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on
26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Nature Inspired Block Printing Workshop 

Come and immerse yourself in the calming and creative world of block printing, set against the picturesque surroundings of Buckland Abbey’s stunning grounds. Let nature inspire you as you create beautiful printed pieces.

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on
16 May 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
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May Half Term Historic Food Trail 

Discover the different types of food grown and eaten at Buckland Abbey through the ages!

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on
17 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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Great Big Green Week - Low waste Tudor Cooking 

Join our historical cooking team as they look at how Tudor cooks made the most of the food they had.

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on
7 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
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Great Big Green Week - seed planting 

Join us to plant some beautiful wildflower seeds that you can take home to enjoy.

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on
7 Jun to 8 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Great Big Green Week - seed bomb making 

Create your own seed bombs to grow your own wildflower patch at home.

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on
12 Jun to 15 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Great Big Green Week - Bird box decorating 

Join our Ranger Kate to decorate a bird box which will be put out on the Buckland estate.

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on
12 Jun to 15 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Great Big Green Week - Guided bird walk 

Join experts from the Devon Bird Group for a guided walk on the Buckland estate.

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on
13 Jun 2025
at
09:00 to 11:00
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Children's Craft Workshop - Create a Mythical Creature 

Join local artist Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops to create and decorate your own mythical creature to take home.

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on
11 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time