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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

During the tour, learn more about the practical steps the team take to garden with greater environmental sensitivity; improving habitats, increasing biodiversity, and adapting planting and management in response to a changing climate.

Take a closer look at the measures already in place, the thinking behind them, and the challenges and opportunities that come with gardening for nature. Be inspired with simple, achievable ideas to try at home, showing how small changes in your own green space can make a meaningful difference for wildlife.

This tour takes place around the garden, on varying paths with some steps and inclines. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and suitable footwear.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Please meet at the garden walk sign behind the café.

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.

Accessibility

The walk will contain some steep and narrow 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