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Life on the Tamar

Discover more about life on the banks of the River Tamar.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

From Saturday 9 March, our brand new exhibition 'Life on the Tamar' will be on display in the Breakfast Room of Cotehele House.

This exhibition will explore our local patch of this remarkable river, which ebbs and flows through time. We will take a closer look at the wars the valley’s occupants experienced, the industries which helped the area thrive, the wildlife that live in the winding waters and on its varied banks, and the impact the river has had on our culture.

Open daily, 10am-4pm, until November 2025 (closed November-March 2024 for Christmas and house closure.)

Normal admission applies.

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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

Meeting point

Cotehele House

Accessibility

There is limited access to this room for wheelchair users due to the cabinets and tight corners from the Great Hall. Items from the exhibition can be brought out and shown to visitors in the Great Hall upon request.

Upcoming events

Event

Spooky Scarecrows at Cotehele 

This October half-term, head to Cotehele to see how many spooky scarecrows you can find hiding in the garden. Spot the scarecrows and read their stories from local folklore to solve the mystery.

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on
1 Nov to 11 Nov 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 10 other dates or times
Event

Spooky Storytime 

Join us this Half Term for a spooky story, performed by a rather spooky scarecrow storyteller.

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on
1 Nov to 2 Nov 2024
at
10:15 to 10:45
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Cotehele Mill Harvest 

Join us this half term to celebrate the harvest at Cotehele Mill.

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on
1 Nov to 3 Nov 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Christmas at Cotehele: Creating the Garland 

Take a look behind the scenes as our team of gardeners create this year's garland

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on
11 Nov to 21 Nov 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 10 other dates or times