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PondLife! at Cotehele Quay

Discover weird and wonderful creatures in the pond at Cotehele Quay with monthly drop-in, pond dipping sessions.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join us as we hunt for the creatures which live in (and on!) the pond. Watch the water closely, or have a go at pond dipping, and identify any insects, fish, or amphibians you may find.

First come first served as limited space on the pond platform.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, but adult supervision required at all times

Meeting point

Meet at the Pond Dipping platform located behind the car park at Cotehele Quay

Accessibility

Access to the pond dipping platform is step-free, however this is via grass at the end of the car park

Other

Subject to cancellation in event of poor weather. Please check out social media feeds and website nearer each event.

Upcoming events

Event

Little Gardeners Family Trail 

Help the Cotehele gardeners get ready for spring by completing nature activities around the garden.

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on
22 Feb to 2 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Nature Walks 

Join our Nature Walks volunteer Andy on free monthly walks to learn about the ecology of the beautiful and varied Cotehele estate.

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on
23 Feb to 30 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 9 other dates or times
Event

National Lottery Open Week at Cotehele 

As a thank you to National Lottery players for supporting our conservation work, we're offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week! Bring your lottery ticket or scratch card and explore Cotehele for free.

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on
15 Mar to 23 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Daffodil Festival at Cotehele 

Visit Cotehele this spring to discover the garden ablaze with spectacular displays of daffodils!

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on
15 Mar to 18 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 3 other dates or times