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Little Acorns at Coleton Fishacre

*The sessions on Weds 21 and 28 January have been cancelled* 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.

*There is no Little Acorns session on Wednesday 28 January due to essential access works taking place at Coleton Fishacre. Thank you for your understanding.

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

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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on
6 Feb to 4 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 10 other dates or times

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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on
18 Feb to 28 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 2 other dates or times

National Lottery Open Week, 7-15 March 2026 

To say thank you to the Lottery players who have made so much of our conservation work possible, we’re taking part in the National Lottery Open Week. Just present your lottery ticket or scratch card to explore Coleton Fishacre for free.

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on
7 Mar to 15 Mar 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 8 other dates or times

Easter egg hunt at Coleton Fishacre 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Coleton Fishacre on an Easter trail.

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on
21 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 29 other dates or times