Calling all volunteers…

Buckland Abbey won’t be the special place that it is today without the help of volunteers who dedicate their time to help us protect, conserve and to share our love of Drake’s home.

This year we’re hoping to achieve even more and to give more people the chance to explore the property. To help Buckland Abbey achieve its ambitious aims its volunteer family needs to grow – and with a team of over 200 people already gifting their time to the house, garden and wider estate, you’d be joining a team with a passion to make every visit special.

We’re currently looking for help by becoming a room guide or buggy driver – but there’s plenty of other opportunities available. If you’re keen to get involved and want to find out more please contact the team here at Buckland on 01822 853607 or bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Buckland Abbey reopens daily from 13 February. For details on opening times and upcoming events visit our website nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland or by liking Buckland on Facebook or Twitter.

Medieval Beast Trail

13 -21 February, 10.30am-4.30pm

Get outdoors this February as you discover medieval beasties hiding around the Buckland estate. Normal admission plus £1 per trail.

Easter Egg Trail supported by Cadburys

25-28 March, 10.30am-4.30pm

Follow in the footsteps of Sir Francis Drake as you circumnavigate the estate to find your Cadbury chocolate reward. Normal admission plus £2 per trail.

Family Felt

30 March and 6 April, 11am-4pm

Join Claire Packer from the Wet Felting Company as her popular drop-in family felting workshop returns. Normal admission plus £3 per person.

Full event listing

Medieval Beast Trail

13 -21 February, 10.30am-4.30pm

Get outdoors this February as you discover medieval beasties hiding around the Buckland estate. Normal admission plus £1 per trail.

Cooking the master’s dinner

15 March, 1-2pm

See the cooks prepare for the master’s dinner in Buckland Abbey’s Elizabethan Kitchen. Normal admission charges apply.

In-depth tour

2 and 16 March, 11.30am

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides on an in-depth tour of Buckland Abbey. Normal admission applies, meet at Visitor Welcome.

Easter Egg Trail supported by Cadburys

25-28 March, 10.30am-4.30pm

Follow in the footsteps of Sir Francis Drake as you circumnavigate the estate to find your Cadbury chocolate reward. Normal admission plus £2 per trail.

Family Felt

30 March and 6 April, 11am-4pm

Join Claire Packer from the Wet Felting Company as her popular drop-in family felting workshop returns. Normal admission plus £3 per person.

Family Rag-Rugging

3 April, 11am-4pm

Drop-in with the family as you learn the art of Rag Rugging. Normal admission plus activity charge (starting from £2).