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May Half Term - Cornish Heritage and Language trail

Learn about Cornish Heritage and Language at Cotehele this May Half Term.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Discover activities inspired by Cornish Heritage and Language around the garden at Cotehele.

Take on Cornwall-hole (cornhole), Cornish Quoits, and much more.

Keep an eye out around the house and garden for slates with Cornish words and phrases. Why not challenge your friends and family to pronounce the words, and have a go at forming some Cornish sentences.

The trail is free of charge, normal admission applies.

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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

Meeting point

Head to Visitor Welcome for information and directions.

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

Pretty Perfect Pollinators Trail 

Walk along the Mill Path to learn more about Pretty Perfect Pollinators and their role in the world.

Event summary

on
23 May to 7 Jun 2026
at 09:00 to 16:30+ 15 other dates or times

Woven Through Time Exhibition 

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

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on
23 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 162 other dates or times

Introduction to Alcohol Inks workshop 

Experience an informal and playful introduction to the vibrant and jewel-like qualities of alcohol inks with local artist Shari Arnott.

Event summary

on
10 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 13:30

Teresa Pemberton: A Celebration of Cornish Colour 

Marvel at highly coloured oil paintings inspired by the landscapes and waters of Cornwall.

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on
13 Jun to 21 Jun 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times