Buckland Abbey in bloom

Spring has started to at Buckland Abbey with a radiant display of colourings appearing within the gardens and around the estate. Up in Great North Wood you will soon be able to see a sea of colour as bluebells start to bloom, along with the rhododendrons, Rembrandt tulips, wild garlic and ransoms around the gardens and estate. It’s an ideal time to explore Buckland’s estate – be it with family, friends or with the dog. We’re expecting the bluebells to be in full colour early May, but do check our website for updates.

Volunteers make what Buckland Abbey is today, without them we are not able to achieve even half of what we have done already and our volunteer team continues to grow. Have you ever thought about volunteering? We’re looking for help both indoors as a room guide and as one of our formula 1 stars driving our visitor buggies. If you’re interested or want to learn more please do give us a call.[RB1] 

Buckland Abbey is now open daily from 10.30am-5.30pm. For more details of our events, latest news and more please visit our website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland,

give us a call on 01822 853607 or like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter, @BucklandAbbeyNT.

Spring walks

Wednesday 11, Sunday 15 and Wednesday 25 May, 1pm start

Head out to discover the sights and smells of spring around the estate as our ranger takes you off the beaten track in the woodlands. Walk approximately 1.5 hours, roughly 3 miles. 

Whittle and Burn

Saturday 28 – Monday 30 May, 11am-4pm

Get outdoors by heading down Cot Lane to meet our outdoor team as they turn estate trees into charcoal and whittle logs into useful objects for the home.

Early-bird Naturemake

Friday 3 June, 10.30am

Join the Naturemake team for an early-bird workshop creating wonderful fairy-tale inspired sculptures, from dragons and maidens, woodland fortresses to enchanted pixie gardens and more. Booking essential. £12 per person. Call 0844 249 1895 to book.


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