Historic Cooking

Thu 29 Oct · 11:00

Buckland Abbey

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About This Event

Historic Cooking takes place at Buckland Abbey in Plymouth where a volunteer team demonstrates cooking over an open fire. This food and drink series runs on selected dates and requires admission to attend.

As you reach the ground floor of Buckland Abbey, you may smell an open fire and something cooking!

Our volunteer historical cooking team will be whipping up a spread.

This event is a living history display that brings the Abbey to life. The food will not be available for visitors to eat but we will provide recipe cards for you to take away and try at home.

Visitors may be able to assist with some simple tasks such as grinding spices.

The event is free, normal admission to the Abbey applies.

Sessions Include:

- April - What would Tudor sailors eat?

- May - Tudor seasonal foods

- June - Great Big Green Week: Food Through the Ages

- July 10th and 12th- 1950s

- July and August - Seafaring

- October - Seafaring

The historical cooking team will also be in the kitchen on 20th March doing a bread and butter talk. Also they shall be back on 19th September for a herbs and spices talk.

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Frequently asked questions

Historic Cooking takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Historic Cooking is held at Buckland Abbey in Plymouth (Yelverton, Devon).

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Buckland Abbey can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for Historic Cooking can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Food And Drink

Historic Cooking

📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026 – Saturday, 31 October 2026🕖 11:00📍 Buckland Abbey

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Organiser’s full description

As you reach the ground floor of Buckland Abbey, you may smell an open fire and something cooking!

Our volunteer historical cooking team will be whipping up a spread.

This event is a living history display that brings the Abbey to life. The food will not be available for visitors to eat but we will provide recipe cards for you to take away and try at home.

Visitors may be able to assist with some simple tasks such as grinding spices.

The event is free, normal admission to the Abbey applies.

Sessions Include:

- April - What would Tudor sailors eat?

- May - Tudor seasonal foods

- June - Great Big Green Week: Food Through the Ages

- July 10th and 12th- 1950s

- July and August - Seafaring

- October - Seafaring

The historical cooking team will also be in the kitchen on 20th March doing a bread and butter talk. Also they shall be back on 19th September for a herbs and spices talk.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

📍 Venue

Buckland Abbey

Yelverton, Devon

Buckland Monachorum, Plymouth

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Historic Cooking?

Historic Cooking takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Where is Historic Cooking taking place?

Historic Cooking is held at Buckland Abbey in Plymouth (Yelverton, Devon).

Is there anywhere to stay near Historic Cooking?

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Buckland Abbey can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

How do I get tickets for Historic Cooking?

Tickets for Historic Cooking can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.