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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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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

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

Event

Summer of Play at Cotehele 

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

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on
27 Jul to 2 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 37 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.

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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.

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

Nature Detectives: Butterfly Spotting 

Join our Ranger Team on Cotehele Mill meadow to look for and learn all about butterflies.

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on
2 Aug to 28 Aug 2024
at
13:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times