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'The Long Weekend' at Coleton Fishacre 

Inspired by a guest book entry from May 1926 titled ‘a long weekend’, we're recreating that holiday feeling at Coleton Fishacre and kicking off the summer with a special celebratory weekend.

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25 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

100 years of Coleton Fishacre 

A place of relaxation and enjoyment, the D'Oyly Carte family moved into the newly built Coleton Fishacre in 1926. To commemorate, we're taking a look back at the creation and the era.

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25 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 160 other dates or times

Cocktail hour at 'The Long Weekend' with Devon Cove Vodka 

Celebrate 100 years of Coleton Fishacre with award winning producers Devon Cove, as we kick off the summer with an extra special cocktail hour.

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25 May 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00

Learn the Charleston at Coleton Fishacre 

Pack your dancing shoes and let loose this bank holiday weekend with a pop-up Charleston dance class.

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25 May 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Nature explorers: Getting to know Barn Owls 

Join The Barn Owl Trust in the loggia at Coleton Fishacre for a pop-up talk on all things Barn Owls.

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27 May to 28 Oct 2026
at 13:30 to 15:30+ 1 other date or time

National Walking Month: Family friendly ramble 

Gather the family for an outdoor adventure at Coleton Fishacre this half-term, perfect for young nature explorers.

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29 May 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30

Little Acorns at Coleton Fishacre 

Come along and join in a free Little Acorns sessions for under 5’s at Coleton Fishacre.

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3 Jun to 16 Dec 2026
at 09:30 to 11:30+ 20 other dates or times

Monthly guided walks by the coast 

Join the Walking Volunteers for a guided walk on the coast near Coleton Fishacre, on the first Friday of every month.

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5 Jun to 4 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 6 other dates or times

Gardening for nature at Coleton Fishacre 

On this guided tour by the Head Gardener, gain insight into how the teams are working hard to restore nature in the garden by the sea.

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12 Jun to 9 Oct 2026
at 14:00 to 14:45+ 4 other dates or times

Past, present and future: an evening with the Head Gardener 

On this after hours evening in the garden, experience Coleton Fishacre through the years with an exclusive tour from the Head Gardener.

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19 Jun 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00

National Insect Week: Bug house making 

Join the team from Life on the Edge and kick off insect week by making a little bug box to take home and put in your garden.

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22 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 13:00

Summer of Play at Coleton Fishacre 

Summer of Play at Coleton Fishacre is back! Ahoy, explorers - its time to set sail and navigate your way through sunny adventures in the garden by the sea. Summer of Play is on every day from 18 July - 2 September.

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18 Jul to 2 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 46 other dates or times

Garden border design workshop at Coleton Fishacre 

A practical, hands‑on introduction to the process of designing a garden border, using Coleton Fishacre as a living classroom.

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24 Jul 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00

Wild Play Days at Coleton Fishacre 

Join the Wild Play team for Mucky Monday sessions during the summer holidays.

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27 Jul to 31 Aug 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00+ 5 other dates or times

Heritage Open Days at Coleton Fishacre 

Travel back in time to the jazz age at Coleton Fishacre. A decadent Arts and Crafts holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family.

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12 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 2026 

Earth Photo 2026 is a stunning exhibition of some of the most powerful contemporary environmental photography brought together from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), Parker Harris and Photoworks.

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12 Sep to 21 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 39 other dates or times