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Really Wild Day Out at Cotehele

Get hands on and closer to nature with loads of things to see and do at Cotehele Quay.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Come and find out all about the amazing wildlife on our estate at this free event.

We'll have activity stations where you can go pond dipping, bug hunting, flower stripping, dissect owl pellets and much more.

We've teamed up with University of Plymouth and Cornwall Mammal Society to bring together a fun-filled day, jam-packed with really wild activities.

To see the mammal survey trapping, please book a space on the Mammal Discovery listed separately on our website.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

The event takes place around Cotehele Quay, with the bulk of activity stations positioned in the picnic area beside the car park.

Accessibility

Our pond dipping platform, bird watching platform and picnic area are wheelchair accessible.

Upcoming events

Event

Summer of Play at Cotehele 

Head to Cotehele this summer for days out jam-packed with fun for all the family.

Event summary

on
27 Jul to 2 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 37 other dates or times
Event

Life on the Tamar 

Discover more about life on the banks of the River Tamar.

Event summary

on
27 Jul to 3 Nov 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 99 other dates or times
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.

Event summary

on
28 Jul to 24 Nov 2024
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 4 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play Storytime 

Visit the second hand bookshop this summer to hear two nature stories read aloud.

Event summary

on
30 Jul to 27 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 11:30
+ 4 other dates or times