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Little Gardeners Family Trail

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

It's time for the family to get out in the garden! From 8 - 23 February, come and try out the Little Gardener's trail.

Even in the winter there are so many things to do to keep the gardens looking tidy and the Cotehele gardeners need your help.

Become a Little Gardener and complete activities such as sowing seeds, flower counts, smelling herbs and using wheelbarrows to help the garden get ready for spring.

The trail comes at no extra cost, normal admission applies.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

Pick up a trail sheet and pencil from Visitor Welcome.

What to bring and wear

Our gardeners work in all weathers, so please come prepared.

Accessibility

This activity takes place in our gardens where there are some steps and narrow archways. Our full access statement can be found on our homepage.

Upcoming events

Event

Grab-and-go art bags 

Get creative this spring and pick up an art bag for your visit!

Event summary

on
15 Jan to 7 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 23 other dates or times
Event

Graft your own apple tree at Cotehele 

Take a piece of Cotehele's Mother Orchard home with you by grafting your very own apple tree!

Event summary

on
8 Feb to 9 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time