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Little Acorns at Coleton Fishacre

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Discover the magic of the season with your little ones at Coleton Fishacre.

During term time, explore the garden in the quiet moments before we open to the public, and take part in lots of creative activities on a welly walk.

Come dressed for messy outdoor play – whatever the weather. Little Acorn sessions are suitable for children under 5 years old.

Welly walks, activities and admission are all free. As these walks take place before opening hours, please meet at the Café.

Please note Little Acorns session do not take place during school holidays.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Please meet a member of the team by Visitor Reception at 9.30am.

What to bring and wear

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Be prepared for muddy play!

Accessibility

The welly walks and activities will take place on accessible and buggy friendly paths.

Upcoming events

Creating Coleton Fishacre: photographic exhibition 

We’re delving into the archives to when Coleton Fishacre was created 100 years ago. From the moment the family fell in love with the South Devon coastline to seeing their dream country home finished, we invite you to celebrate it’s centenary.

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on
16 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 47 other dates or times

Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 2025 

Earth Photo 2025 is a stunning exhibition of some of the most powerful contemporary environmental photography brought together from Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Parker Harris.

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on
16 Sep to 29 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 43 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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on
16 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 5 other dates or times

Coleton Cocktail hour 

It wouldn't be a celebration of the 1920s without a cocktail or two. Come along every Wednesday at 3.30pm and sample a different Savoy recipe at Coleton's Cocktail hour.

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on
17 Sep to 29 Oct 2025
at
15:30 to 16:30
+ 6 other dates or times