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Education Department

KS4+

Cost for any half day visit – £4
Cost for a full day visit – £5

Timings for the visits are typically:
10.00-12.00pm morning
12.30-2.30pm afternoon
10.30-2.30pm for a full day

Maximum number of pupils/ students for a workshop is 60.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

CURRICULUM LINK

CONTENT

Faith, worship and belief
Embark on a tour of Buckfast Abbey, a historic monastery steeped in centuries of tradition. Discover how this sacred place functions today as a living faith community. Learn in an age-appropriate way about the core beliefs of Christianity including: the importance of prayer, beliefs about God and the significance of the sacraments.

RE

-Themed tour of the Abbey Church.
-Monastic Way Exhibition or Education –Centre activity session
-Question and answer session with a monk can be arranged.

Monastic life
Step into the world of monasticism at Buckfast Abbey. Take a guided tour of the Abbey Church, a sacred space where you’ll discover more about monastic worship and the pattern of daily prayer. Visit the interactive Monastic Way exhibition or Education Centre and engage in a conversation with a monk from the Abbey, to gain an insight into their daily life and the vows that they have taken.

RE

-Tour of the Abbey Church and grounds
-Visit to the Monastic Way Exhibition or Education Centre to find out more about the Rule of St Benedict and life in a monastery.
-Question and answer session with a monk can be arranged.

GCSE Study Day
Give your GCSE students an enriching experience with our interactive study day dedicated to Christian beliefs, teachings, and practices. Our inspiring venue provides the perfect backdrop for exploring these topics and embedding understanding. The day features a tour of the church, a visit to the Monastic Way exhibition, and a unique opportunity to engage with a monk in a ‘question and answer’ session. While the day focuses on the nature of God, Catholic worship, and celebrations, we can customise it to align with your specific curriculum requirements.

RE

-Tour of the Abbey Church
-Question and answer session with a monk
-Monastic Way exhibition

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