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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

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