Life on the Tamar
Discover more about life on the banks of the River Tamar.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
From Saturday 9 March, our brand new exhibition 'Life on the Tamar' will be on display in the Breakfast Room of Cotehele House.
This exhibition will explore our local patch of this remarkable river, which ebbs and flows through time. We will take a closer look at the wars the valley’s occupants experienced, the industries which helped the area thrive, the wildlife that live in the winding waters and on its varied banks, and the impact the river has had on our culture.
Open daily, 10am-4pm, until November 2025 (closed November-March 2024 for Christmas and house closure.)
Normal admission applies.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Cotehele House
- Accessibility
There is limited access to this room for wheelchair users due to the cabinets and tight corners from the Great Hall. Items from the exhibition can be brought out and shown to visitors in the Great Hall upon request.
Upcoming events
Heritage Open Days: Visit Cotehele for free
As part of Heritage Open Days we're waiving our usual admission fees to enable everyone to visit the house and garden at Cotehele for free.
Clare Law: Impressions of a Garden
In collaboration with the Bull Pen Gallery, come and discover Clare Law's wonderful paintings inspired by the beauty of the Tamar Valley and some of its best known gardens.
Heritage Open Days: Architectural Tour of Cotehele
As part of Heritage Open Days, join our volunteers for an in-depth focus on the architectural development of Cotehele House.