Entries by carol

Our state-of-the-art fish pass is shortlisted for an award

Sustainability is a central theme across the different aspects of life here at Buckfast Abbey, which is why we were delighted to learn our recent project with the Environment Agency and Westcountry Rivers Trust had been shortlisted in the ICE South West Civil Engineering awards 2022 for a People’s Choice Award. Thank you to everyone […]

A teddy bear gift from the Abbey

Over the past few weeks, our Education Department has been busy collecting many soft, cuddly, and comforting teddy bears which will soon be gathered together and donated to the Teddy Trust. We’re delighted to be a supporting the campaign this year which will see these bears sent to children around the world who are suffering […]

Fancy getting to know our bees better?

Looking for a unique and unforgettable gift or activity? Look no further than our Honeybee Experience Day! Whether you want to treat yourself, or share with someone you care about, this is a unique chance to learn more about our good-natured and gentle bees. Learn more here. Running on Saturday 17th June, and Thursday 29th June, with further […]

Cultivating growth

We are excited to share some great news about recent staff promotions. Our congratulations go to Chay and Abby as they take up their well-earned positions. Their success serves as a testament to our commitment to developing talent and cultivating future leaders. In addition to our public visitor-facing facilities, we also have a number of […]