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Events at Buckfast Abbey

Saturday 18th October, 19:30

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Grand-Orgue Recital: Abbey Organists

The Abbey Organists will play a recital of music for four hands and feet. Using both organ consoles in the gallery and in the choir, and the chambe

Saturday 25th October, 19:30

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Whitbourn and Wolff

Collati performs contrasting contemporary works by James Whitbourn and Dom Sebastian Wolff. Whitbourn’s Requiem Son of God Mass, composed

27th – 31st October 2025

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FREE Craft Workshop

This Autumn Half Term come and get creative with us.

Suitable for all ages, inspired by the season. No need to book, just turn up, we can’t w

Friday 31st October

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LEGO Fun Day – 31st Oct

We are delighted to welcome Julian from Brick Ideas back for another popular Lego Fun Day here at Buckfast Abbey. 

Saturday 8th November, 19:30

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Fauré: Requiem

Celebrating forty years since the choir was established, Alvington Singers is delighted to return to Buckfast Abbey for an evening of shared reflec

Sunday 16th November, 16:00

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Louis Vierne: Cinquième Symphonie

Louis Vierne’s Cinquième Symphonie was given its premiere performance 100 years ago, in New York, on 21 December 1925. A remarkable work,

Saturday 22nd November

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Christmas Craft Workshops

Join us on either the morning or afternoon session and create your very own needle-felted snowman Christmas bauble.

27th, 28th & 29th November

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Christmas Market 2025

Celebrate the festive season with a stroll through our charming Christmas market, filled with artisan gifts, cosy treasures, and seasonal delights

Saturday 29th November, 16:30

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Come & Sing Advent Carol Service

On the eve of Advent Sunday, the Abbey Choristers and Lay Clerks are joined by singers from across the county to lead service of carols and lessons

Saturday 6th December, 13:30

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Christmas Organ Recital: Charles Maxtone-Smith

The Abbey’s Organist, Charles Maxtone-Smith plays a recital of seasonal music. Much of the programme is inspired by the French tradition of noël

Saturday 13th December, 19:30

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Christmas with Bach

In anticipation of Christmas, the Abbey Choir is joined by period instrument ensemble, Noxwode Baroque, for a performance of J. S. Bach’s Magn

Sunday 14th December, 18:00

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Rowcroft Carol Service

Dartington Community Choir leads a carol service that celebrates the efforts of all those associated with the Rowcroft Hospice, staff, volunteers,

Saturday 20th December, 12:00

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Festival Carol Service 12:00

In the final days of our Advent journey, Buckfast Abbey presents a sequence of readings, traditional Christmas carols and choral music sung by the

Saturday 20th December, 15:00

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Festival Carol Service 15:00

In the final days of our Advent journey, Buckfast Abbey presents a sequence of readings, traditional Christmas carols and choral music sung by the

Monday 2nd – Friday 6th February 2026

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Priests’ Retreat

Led by Mgr Keith Barltrop

The retreat will explore different aspects of human desire, good and bad; where desires come from; and how t

13th – 15th February 2026

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Marriage Retreat
Led by Fr David Marsden SCJ, Dr Christine Ward and Dr Andrew Kaethler – from £478 – £578 per couple including a 3-course meal on St Valentine’s Da

13th – 17th April 2026

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Literature and Faith Retreat

Led by Dr Andrew Kaethler  – from £599 pp

Fantastic Shadows: Wandering and Wondering Toward the Truth with G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lew

5th – 7th June 2026

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Vocation Retreat

Led by: Fr Andrew Robinson over the Corpus Christi weekend. Are you discerning God’s will and purpose for your vocation in life? If so, our gu

12th –16th October 2026

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Prayer Retreat

 Pimp your prayer life! Top tips and shared experiences with Dr Sue Price.  From £599 pp

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