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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

North Side, South Side: Tamara Riverscape Stories 

Experience stories of the Tamar Valley through art created by local young people in a new exhibition at Cotehele.

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on
29 Mar to 30 Mar 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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
30 Mar to 30 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

[Sold Out] Oil Painting and Knife workshop with Clare Law 

Join local artist Clare Law as she shares her skills in this special workshop, suitable for complete beginners to advanced painters.

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on
2 Apr 2025
at
10:30 to 13:30
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Creature Easter Trail at Cotehele 

Discover local creatures on an Easter adventure at Cotehele!

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 16 other dates or times