Tree Planting at Buckland Abbey
This winter we are planting 30000 trees at Buckland Abbey, come along and help us!
- Booking advisable
- Free event
We are working with Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest to create, restore, and connect 52 hectares (128 football pitches) of priority habitat.
Over the next two years, we will be planting trees that will grow into woodlands, wood pasture, parklands, a traditional orchard and hedgerows.
This winter, over 30000 trees will be planted at Buckland Abbey.
If you'd like to get involved then please book onto one of the tree planting events. We are holding them every Saturday in January. These are drop in sessions and you don't have to stay for the full four hours of the event.
If you have any questions please contact us bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are welcome with an accompanying adult
- Meeting point
Please visit Visitor Welcome. They will give you directions to the planting area approximately 500 metres away (10 minutes) where you will see a green National Trust Gazebo and rangers wearing red.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy shoes.
- Accessibility
Signage will direct you to the tree planting location. The track to the planting area goes up and slight incline, it is step free, in parts surfaced with gravel and can be uneven in places. The planting area is within fields that are uneven and can be wet.
- Other
Training and gloves will be provided. No dogs.
Upcoming events
Viking Yule: Christmas at Buckland Abbey
Step back in time and get into the festive spirit as we celebrate Viking Yule at Buckland Abbey!
Christmas Storytime at Buckland Abbey
Join our volunteer storytellers for Christmas story time!
Mummers Play & Wassail!
Join us and Dartmoor Border Morris for a traditional Mummers Play & Wassail.
Write Your Own Fairytale Trail
Buckland Abbey is a mystical place, follow the trail around the Abbey and gardens to create your own story!