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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

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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13 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 141 other dates or times

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

'The Lost Heirs': Author talk and book signing 

Discover the stories behind the lives the D’Oyly Cartes, and join author James W Stebbings for a pop-up talk and book signing of his book, 'The Lost Heirs'.

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26 Jun to 27 Jun 2026
at 12:00 to 12:15+ 3 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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3 Jul to 4 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 13:00+ 5 other dates or times