The Buckland Book: A Weekend of Music
Next: Saturday, 16 August 2025
Runs until Sunday, 17 August 2025 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Venue
- Buckland Abbey National Trust, Yelverton, PL20 6EY
- Price
- Free event (admission applies).
Together, the National Trust and Exeter University have transcribed the music from the Buckland Book, ready for its first performance in nearly five centuries.
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Join us for a magical weekend full of music! 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
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
Venue
Buckland Abbey National Trust
Buckland Abbey
Yelverton
PL20 6EY
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 to 17:00 on the following dates.
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