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PondLife! at Cotehele Quay

Discover weird and wonderful creatures in the pond at Cotehele Quay with monthly drop-in, pond dipping sessions.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join us as we hunt for the creatures which live in (and on!) the pond. Watch the water closely, or have a go at pond dipping, and identify any insects, fish, or amphibians you may find.

First come first served as limited space on the pond platform.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, but adult supervision required at all times

Meeting point

Meet at the Pond Dipping platform located behind the car park at Cotehele Quay

Accessibility

Access to the pond dipping platform is step-free, however this is via grass at the end of the car park

Other

Subject to cancellation in event of poor weather. Please check out social media feeds and website nearer each event.

Upcoming events

Event

A Kernewek Half-Term 

Have fun with the Cornish language this May half-term with Cornwall-inspired games around the garden

Event summary

on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Nature Walks 

Join our Nature Walks volunteer Andy on free monthly walks to learn about the ecology of the beautiful and varied Cotehele estate.

Event summary

on
25 May to 30 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 6 other dates or times
Event

Inspired by Turner - Drawn to the Valley 

An exhibition by artists and markers of the Tamar Valley, inspired by the works of JMW Turner.

Event summary

on
31 May to 8 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Callington Singers at Cotehele 

Join the Callington Singers as they present a selection of sacred and secular songs for a summer evening.

Event summary

on
7 Jun 2025
at
19:30 to 21:30