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The Twelve Days of Cornish Christmas trail

You’ll be singing along to this familiar tune, but with a local twist on this festive all-ages trail!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This Christmas, explore Cotehele’s house and gardens to find all the elements of a Cornish Christmas, without a partridge in sight. Prance, dance and sing your way through the trail, and learn some seasonal Cornish phrases along the way. Nadelik Lowen!

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

Pick up a trail sheet at Visitor Welcome (reception) to start the trail.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather, the gardens may be muddy.

Accessibility

Please see Cotehele's access information on the website.

Upcoming events

Papercutting Art Workshop 

Start your paper cutting journey with Cornish artist Debs Martin.

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on
22 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 13:30

Swashbuckling Scarecrows at Cotehele 

Ahoy there! Navigate to Cotehele this half-term to see how many pirate-themed scarecrows you can discover whilst exploring the garden.

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on
25 Oct to 9 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times

Oil Painting and Knife workshop with Clare Law 

Join local artist Clare Law as she shares her skills in this special workshop, suitable for complete beginners to advanced painters.

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on
5 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 13:30

Christmas at Cotehele: Creating the Garland 

Take a peek behind the scenes as our team of gardeners create this year's Christmas Garland.

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on
10 Nov to 20 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 10 other dates or times