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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

The Timeless Tamar - From the Moors to the Sea 

Visit the Victorian Drawing Room for an exhibition by Jane Wilson inspired by South East Cornwall.

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on
28 Jun to 6 Jul 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

SOLD OUT PGS Theatre: The Pirates of Penzance 

Experience this musical Cornish tale at beautiful Cotehele!

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on
28 Jun 2025
at
18:30 to 21:00
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.

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on
29 Jun to 30 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play at Cotehele 

The Edgcumbe family used Cotehele as their summer retreat, now it's your turn. Head to Cotehele this summer for a summer jam-packed with play.

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on
19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 43 other dates or times