A Very Royal Summer of Play at Cotehele
Enjoy a very royal summer of play at Cotehele. Discover courtly games and outdoor fun for playful family days out.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Step into a Very Royal Summer of Play at Cotehele, inspired by Queen Charlotte’s visit in the summer of 1789.
Join in with royal-inspired games, imaginative play and challenges around for the garden fit for kings and queens.
Activities include take your royal portrait, design your crown, go hobby horse racing, build your palace, and take on the royal cricket and tennis competitions.
Complete your visit with a stop at the Barn Café, a stroll to the river and quay, and a wander through the woodlands to explore Cotehele Mill.
The trail runs from Saturday 11 July - Sunday 6 September from 10am - 4pm.
The activities are free of charge, but normal admission applies.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Most of the activities take place along a step-free route; there is one small step to access the Bowling Green, where one activity is located. Visit the 'Accessibility' section on our homepage for more details to help plan your visit
- Meeting point
Head to Visitor Welcome to start your visit and to collect your Summer of Play map.
- Other
The last entry to the house is at 4pm and the last entry to the mill is at 4.30pm. The whole property closes at 5pm.
Upcoming events
Woven Through Time Exhibition
Discovery more about the textiles and tapestries in the Cotehele collection.
National Meadows Day Family Workshop
The ranger team need your help to care for our meadows over National Meadows Day. Will you get involved?
Cyanotype Printmaking workshop
Enjoy an informal, hands-on workshop exploring cyanotype printmaking with Nicky Harwood.
Laura Wakeham: Through My Eyes
In collaboration with the Bull Pen Gallery, discover Laura Wakeham's newest exhibition for an 'exploration between perception and creation.'