The Buckland Book: A Weekend of Music

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

Tel: 01822853607

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A page of a medieval book with Latin writing

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No additional charge, normal admission applies. Free for NT members.

About us

This music will be performed live by the University of Exeter Chapel Choir in the medieval Great Barn

They will also be joined by St Eustachius Church Choir, Mayflower Acapella, West Devon Chorale & South Devon Singers who will perform music of their choice

A drop-in music workshop will provide visitors with an opportunity to get creative and make their own music

The Abbey will also host musical performances throughout the day from volunteers and the University of Exeter Chapel Choir performing in small groups in the chapel

The event is supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council through an Impact Accelerator Account Award

If you wish to pre-book car parking, we have 51 spaces and 6 blue badge spaces. There will also be free-flow parking available, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee availability due to expected high numbers

We recommend arriving by public transport if you are able; the 55 bus runs regularly from Yelverton, Monday-Saturday, and we also have bike posts available in our car park

This event is not ticketed (except for the pre-booked car park options) and there is no additional charge to see the choirs or take part in the workshops. Normal admission to the property applies, free for members

Daily Schedule:

11:00 - Exeter University Chapel Choir

11:20 - Guest Choir

12.00 - Drop-in singing workshop

13:00 - Exeter University Chapel Choir

13:20 - Guest Choir

14:00 - Drop-in singing workshop

15:15 - Exeter University Chapel Choir

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Turn off A386 Plymouth to Tavistock road and follow brown tourist signs to Buckland Abbey, which is approximately 2.5 miles from Yelverton. The lane from Crapstone has narrow sections but is wide enough for coaches and motorhomes.

We don't advise that you use a SatNav to find us, please follow the brown tourist signs from the A386

Public Transport Directions

Take bus route 1 (Stagecoach) between Plymouth and Tavistock. Alight at Yelverton. From Yelverton, local bus 55 (Citybus) operates Monday to Saturday.

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