May Half Term - Historic Food Trail

Buckland Abbey- National Trust
Buckland Abbey
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6EY

Tel: 01822 853607

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Two women in Tudor costume stand at a wooden table covered in herbs and pottery.

Opening Times

Season (23 May 2026 - 7 June 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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The trail is free of charge, normal admission applies.

About us

Pick up a trail booklet and a pencil from visitor welcome and learn about the historic food that was grown on the estate through the years.

In the garden you will find lawn games. Why not challenge your friends and family to a game of bowling, croquet or cornhole?

Inside the abbey, you will find a food spotters trail.

Please note, in the event of high winds, the Estate Walks at Buckland Abbey may be closed, including the trail route. The garden games on the lawn will remain accessible in these instances.

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