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Hibernation at the Mill

Follow the mill path to learn about hibernation.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Walk along the Mill Path from Cotehele Quay and discover about different animals who hibernate over the winter.

There are also self-led craft activities around the Mill complex.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

To visit Cotehele Mill, please park at Cotehele Quay and follow the signs to the mill. The path from Cotehele Quay to the Mill is a flat but uneven woodland path. There are benches along the route. There is a shuttle service on days where we have volunteers available. Please phone ahead for information.

Meeting point

Cotehele Quay to Cotehele Mill path and Cotehele Mill

Suitability for children

Suitable for children

Upcoming events

Heritage Open Days: Visit Cotehele for free! 

Join us as we celebrate England's biggest festival of culture and heritage by offering you the chance to visit the house and garden at Cotehele for free.

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on
17 Sep to 20 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 3 other dates or times

Woven Through Time Exhibition 

Discovery more about the textiles and tapestries in the Cotehele collection.

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on
17 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 45 other dates or times

Mark Fielding: Colours of Cotehele 

In collaboration with the Bull Pen Gallery, visit Cotehele through the seasons in Mark Fielding's new exhibition.

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on
17 Sep to 20 Sep 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Cotehele 

Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way through this new sensory trail as 'We’re Going on a Bear Hunt' comes to Cotehele this autumn.

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on
19 Sep to 15 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 57 other dates or times