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Creature Easter Trail at Cotehele

Discover local creatures on an Easter adventure at Cotehele!

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Go wild on a family-friendly trail with fun activities celebrating feathery friends, interesting insects and marvellous mammals that live right here at Cotehele.

Have a go at each of the 10 animal activities dotted around the garden and spot the hidden eggs nearby.

Complete the trail and earn your chocolate reward at the end (both dairy and vegan and Free From options available).

The trail runs from 28 March - 19 April, between 10am and 4pm.

Prices are normal admission plus £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

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Prices

Event prices

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Per trail£3.50
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The basics

Suitability

This event is suitable for children of all ages when accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Head to Visitor Welcome to start the trail.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather, walking shoes or wellies encouraged.

Accessibility

The gardens and activities will involve uneven surfaces and some steps and slopes. Please visit our homepage for our Access Statement for more information.

Other

If you’re visiting with your dog, please be aware that the children’s trail takes you to some areas of the garden which are dog-free. Please ensure a member of your party is able to remain with your dog outside these areas.

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