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Tree Planting at Buckland Abbey

This Spring we are continuing planting the 30000 trees at Buckland Abbey, come along and help us!

  • Booking not needed
  • 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.

This year so far we have planted 1000s of trees with your help. these trees will grow into woodlands, wood pasture, parklands, a traditional orchard and hedgerows.

Join us for our final day of tree planting this season.

If you'd like to get involved then please come along on Sunday 23rd March. This is a drop in session 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

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The basics

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.

Upcoming events

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Write Your Own Fairytale Trail 

Buckland Abbey is a mystical place, follow the trail around the Abbey and gardens to create your own story!

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on
16 Mar to 30 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 14 other dates or times
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National Lottery Open Week at Buckland Abbey 

As a thank you to National Lottery players for supporting our conservation work, we're offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week! Bring your lottery ticket or scratch card and explore Buckland Abbey for free.

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on
16 Mar to 23 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 7 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
17 Mar to 27 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 32 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
20 Mar to 30 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 32 other dates or times