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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us all summer long at Cotehele for a summer jam-packed with play! Find pockets of play as you explore the garden and orchards at Cotehele. There’s something for everyone, from getting active to putting on a performance, exploring nature to letting imaginations run wild. Check back here as we get closer to the summer holidays as we finalise and update our plans.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

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

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The basics

Accessibility

Most of the activities take place along a step-free route, however there is one small step to access the Bowling Green where one activity is located.

Upcoming events

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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
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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
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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
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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.

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on
5 Jul to 1 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 4 other dates or times