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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 February to 2 March, 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.

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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

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

PondLife! at Cotehele Quay 

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

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on
1 Mar to 1 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 8 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
Event

Daffodil Festival at Cotehele 

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

Event summary

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