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

Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895 This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Sundays: 25 Feb, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 26 May, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 29 Sep, 27 Oct and 24 Nov, 11am to 1pm 

Andy will lead a walk and talk of 60-90 minutes from Cotehele Quay through our amazing estate. 

Discover seasonal highlights, what the Rangers have been doing to care of the estate and learn about all the flora and fauna which can be found on our patch of the Tamar Valley. 

Please note: walks are subject to cancellation based on inclement weather conditions. 

Families welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

Meet outside the Edgcumbe at Cotehele quay at 11am. 

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress accordingly for the weather. 

The route contains uneven surfaces, hills and stiles so unfortunately are not suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. 

Please no dogs due to entering the formal gardens at points on the walk. 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

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

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Saturdays, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sept, 5 Oct 2024, 10am to 1pm 

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. 

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

Children welcome, but adult supervision required 

The pond is located in the picnic area behind the car park at Cotehele Quay. 

The platform is step-free 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

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

Booking not needed. Normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Saturday 9 March to Friday 31 October 2025, 11am to 4pm (Closed November to March 2024) 

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 lives in the winding waters and on its varied banks, and the impact the river has had on our culture. 

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.

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement.  

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

Paintings inspired by Cotehele House and gardens. 

Booking not needed. Normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Sunday 14 to Monday 29 April 2024, 11am to 4pm 

An exhibition in collaboration with the Bull Pen Gallery. 

Alice is a painter, walker and explorer based in Cornwall. She is passionate about capturing the essence of place, in particular those places she adventures into close to home. 

Alice’s practice is rooted in landscape and each body of work begins as an exploration of a specific place. As she moves through moorlands, coastlines and gardens, she pauses to appreciate new perspectives through her mark making. From these studies bodies of work develop, and her experience of each place is distilled and abstracted within her paintings. 

Alice uses a mixed-media approach to capture both the details and expansiveness of these unique landscapes. Her primary materials are pastels, acrylic paint, and charcoal: through playing with the interrelationship of these processes, she mirrors the interconnectedness of each place, in a way that illuminates and celebrates their essence. 

Over the last 6 months, Alice has spent time walking and drawing at Cotehele to build a strong relationship with the gardens, orchards and riverside to create this new body of work. The title of the exhibition, ‘Abundance’, encapsulates the ever-changing richness of colour and form through the seasons, that makes Cotehele so distinctive. 

The exhibition is housed in the Victorian Drawing Room at Cotehele House 

There are steps to the Victorian Drawing Room, but artworks can be shown in the Victorian library downstairs, which has step free access. 

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement.  

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

A fun series of workshops especially for those who would like to make music with others.
These are open-access sessions, with no need to attend all of them, but continuity does help. Please book all dates that you wish to attend.

Rosie is a great leader and runs the Calstock Rubber Band – and is even a Cornish bard!

With Callington hosting the Gorsedh this September Rosie’s workshops will concentrate on playing local Cornish tunes associated with local places and events, including the new tune that Cotehele is using for their new Celebrate the Blossom festival. We’ll also revisit some old favourites. All instrumentalists are welcome, and let’s have some fun playing together.

All bookings are ‘Pay What You Feel’ – you choose how much you would like to donate.
All support is highly valuable for enabling Callington Community Arts to offer these workshops each year.

Please note that you can only book one ticket at a time. To book more than one ticket requires separate bookings and payments.

Come and give it a go!

Refreshments available.

Join us as we celebrate the beauty of blossom with our first blossom procession! 

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Saturday 27 April 2024, 11am to 12noon 

Join us as we process through the blossom, giving thanks to the flowers and the promise of the fruit that will follow. Gwel an bleujinn means ‘view of the flowers’ in Cornish. 

Enjoy music by Rosie Fierek, poetry read by Robert Forshaw and dance by Moondance studios among the blossoming trees. Dancing and costumes encouraged! 

After the procession, the garden team will be in the orchard to answer all of your blossom questions.

Meet outside reception to start the procession at 11am. 

Please wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing.  

There is step free access, but the ground is grassy and uneven underfoot.  

No dogs permitted in the orchards and formal gardens.

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement.  

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

NEW MURDER MYSTERY EVENING, EVEN BETTER PRICE – GO GO GO!

We’re thrilled to introduce another NEW Murder Mystery Evening, coming to you on Saturday 27th April, from 7pm

“The Victorian Murder” brings an exciting new plot to the live action drama, performed by Murder By Appointment SW, with not one, but TWO murders taking place!

As usual you can enjoy three brilliant courses of brain food whilst the mystery unfolds before your very eyes! Solve the crime and pinpoint the perp for your chance to win a very real prize Victorian attire is encouraged this time around, with a new prize for best period dress

All this at even better price of only £34.95pp! There’s a new way to book too – secure your places with a £10pp deposit and pay the rest on the night.

Book in here : https://secure.kernow-software.com/…/book/WEB_2UCXC4Q8

More info and to view the Events page, click here : https://trepolandpen.co.uk/pages/events

Be fast because tickets to these nights never hang around long

As part of the Festival of Blossom, join a blossom biolitz in the Mother Orchard, with University of Plymouth.

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Sunday 28 April 2024, 10am to 4pm

Take a closer look at the mother orchard with staff and students from the University of Plymouth. 

See how much wildlife you can spot, uncover a hidden world of amazing orchard wildlife and help us build a picture of this amazing habitat.

Meet in the Mother Orchard 

Please wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. 

The orchard is grassy and uneven underfoot, but accessible by flat gravel paths.

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement. 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

As part of our Festival of Blossom, we’re hosting free yoga classes in the Old Orchard. These sessions are for adults of all ages and abilities.

Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Sunday 28 and Monday 29 April 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am

Join us for free yoga classes in the beautiful Old Orchard at Cotehele. 

Our instructor Lucy MacKay is highly qualified and experienced in teaching participants of all ages and abilities. 

These sessions are for adults, and they’re suitable for everyone, whatever your fitness level or experience. Just bring a mat if you have one or borrow one from us. 

For family sessions, please book onto the family yoga session.

Please note, in heavy rain, yoga will take place in the Education Room above the Second-hand bookshop. 

Meet in the amphitheatre, in the centre of the Old Orchard. 

We have some spare yoga mats but please bring your own if you can. The sessions take place outdoors so please dress for all weathers. 

The Old Orchard is a ten-minute walk from visitor reception. The route is step-free, but the orchard is unpaved and uneven in places.

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement. 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

As part of our Festival of Blossom, we’re hosting free yoga classes in the Old Orchard. These sessions are for all ages and abilities.

Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Sunday 28 and Monday 29 April 2024, 11:45am to 12:45pm 

Join us for free yoga classes in the beautiful Old Orchard at Cotehele. 

Our instructor Lucy MacKay is highly qualified and experienced in teaching participants of all ages and abilities. 

These sessions are family friendly and for all ages. They are suitable for everyone, whatever your fitness level or experience. Just bring a mat if you have one or borrow one from us.

For adult only sessions, please book onto the adult only yoga session.

Please note, in heavy rain, yoga will take place in the Education Room above the Second-hand bookshop. 

Meet in the amphitheatre, in the centre of the Old Orchard. 

We have some spare yoga mats but please bring your own if you can. The sessions take place outdoors so please dress for all weathers. 

The Old Orchard is a ten-minute walk from visitor reception. The route is step-free, but the orchard is unpaved and uneven in places.

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement. 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

Music among the blossom. 

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue or free entry with a Festival of Blossom leaflet.  

Monday 29 April 2024, 1pm to 1:30pm and 2pm to 2:30pm 

Enjoy two performances of songs inspired by blossom, springtime and love by the Whitsand Harmony choir in the Mother Orchard, surrounded by our blossoming apple trees.

Meet in the Mother Orchard at Cotehele 

Please wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing.

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement. 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

Pick up your free spring bingo card and challenge family and friends to see who can complete their list the quickest.

Use your bingo card to find 20 springtime objects around the house and garden. Challenge your family and friends to see who can complete their bingo card the quickest. Don’t forget to shout ‘bingo’ once you have completed your list. Don’t forget to return to the Welcome Team to recieve your sticker prize.

Normal admission applies.

Antony is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12noon and 5pm (House open between 12.30 and 4.30pm – Last admission to the house at 4pm.) Antony is also open on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May. Please see our website for more details.

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

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

Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895 This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Sundays: 25 Feb, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 26 May, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 29 Sep, 27 Oct and 24 Nov, 11am to 1pm 

Andy will lead a walk and talk of 60-90 minutes from Cotehele Quay through our amazing estate. 

Discover seasonal highlights, what the Rangers have been doing to care of the estate and learn about all the flora and fauna which can be found on our patch of the Tamar Valley. 

Please note: walks are subject to cancellation based on inclement weather conditions. 

Families welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

Meet outside the Edgcumbe at Cotehele quay at 11am. 

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress accordingly for the weather. 

The route contains uneven surfaces, hills and stiles so unfortunately are not suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. 

Please no dogs due to entering the formal gardens at points on the walk. 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

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

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Saturdays, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sept, 5 Oct 2024, 10am to 1pm 

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. 

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

Children welcome, but adult supervision required 

The pond is located in the picnic area behind the car park at Cotehele Quay. 

The platform is step-free 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

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

Booking not needed. Normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Saturday 9 March to Friday 31 October 2025, 11am to 4pm (Closed November to March 2024) 

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 lives in the winding waters and on its varied banks, and the impact the river has had on our culture. 

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.

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement.  

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

Pick up your free spring bingo card and challenge family and friends to see who can complete their list the quickest.

Use your bingo card to find 20 springtime objects around the house and garden. Challenge your family and friends to see who can complete their bingo card the quickest. Don’t forget to shout ‘bingo’ once you have completed your list. Don’t forget to return to the Welcome Team to recieve your sticker prize.

Normal admission applies.

Antony is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12noon and 5pm (House open between 12.30 and 4.30pm – Last admission to the house at 4pm.) Antony is also open on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May. Please see our website for more details.

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

Tickets £15 advance – £18 on the door

These remarkable songs – stripped back, honest, naked and sensual.

Enigmatic, mysterious and sub textural, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character, with an exact sense of prose, wry humour and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty and indulgence with the stroke of each word.

The chilling announcement of Leonard’s death marked the end of an era. His music befriended an entire generation. Within every line of his writing, he has been challenging us to listen more carefully, speak more thoughtfully, think more deeply and recognize our own vulnerability. Our World misses him very much.

With a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the ‘pure song’ Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form. Keith has performed an extensive tour of this concert in Theatres and Arts Centres across the UK, giving over 550 concerts to more than 200,000 people. This has proved to be one of the greatest honours in Keith James’ 40 year career in music.

Included in the concert are Cohen’s well-known songs: Famous Blue Raincoat, Sisters of Mercy, Suzanne, and Hallelujah alongside his rarer and profound writing such as If it be your will, Joan of Arc and Secret Life. Also included are Keith’s dramatic performances based on the work of Federico Garcia Lorca – Cohen’s greatest influence. Keith has also transcribed into song one of Leonard’s poems from his collection ‘Book of longing’ written whilst on retreat during the 1990s.

‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’ The Independent

‘Keith James’ Concert was truly memorable. My tears started as soon as he introduced the first song, and I came away thinking the human spirit will not be defeated. Currently on tour across the UK. Catch him if you can. He is such a lovely human being and so talented’ The Hay Festival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUmckhMIv_U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-SAMwUrnPc

www.keith-james.com      

Calstock Arts – The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX

You will be given 3 panels of glass and all the materials you need to decorate your lantern. It will then be fired in the Kiln, assembled and ready for collection/posting within 14 days. No prior experience necessary, and lots of help with ideas and making. Can’t make the listed dates? We are happy to accommodate alternative dates, times where possible. For more information or to book, please email [email protected].

• £75.00 per person
• 9.30am – 1.00pm
• Location: Bere Alston
• Lantern size: 180mm x 96mm x 96mm (Overall height: 260mm)
• Lantern, all glass, materials, tools and kiln firing included
• No glass cutting required
• A small charge will be made for postage and packing if necessary
• Children 12 – 18 are most welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult

A fun series of workshops especially for those who would like to make music with others.
These are open-access sessions, with no need to attend all of them, but continuity does help. Please book all dates that you wish to attend.

Rosie is a great leader and runs the Calstock Rubber Band – and is even a Cornish bard!

With Callington hosting the Gorsedh this September Rosie’s workshops will concentrate on playing local Cornish tunes associated with local places and events, including the new tune that Cotehele is using for their new Celebrate the Blossom festival. We’ll also revisit some old favourites. All instrumentalists are welcome, and let’s have some fun playing together.

All bookings are ‘Pay What You Feel’ – you choose how much you would like to donate.
All support is highly valuable for enabling Callington Community Arts to offer these workshops each year.

Please note that you can only book one ticket at a time. To book more than one ticket requires separate bookings and payments.

Come and give it a go!

Refreshments available.

Step into a galaxy far, far away for the ultimate Star Wars experience with Southern Troopers at China Fleet Country Club.

Calling all Jedi, Sith, and intergalactic adventurers! Embark on an epic journey to a galaxy filled with excitement, wonder, and the Force.

Highlights of the Event:

• Star Wars themed inflatable fun
• Nerf Blasting
• Chance to meet the characters with photo opportunity
• Jedi lightsaber lesson with certificate
• Prizes for the best fancy dress

12.00pm – 1.30pm

Saturday 4th May – May the Fourth Be With You!

£15.00 per child (4-12 years only)

Event will take place whatever the weather

Book here: https://www.e-s-p.com/elitelive/book_activity2.php

T&Cs apply

Non-transferable, Non-refundable

Full payment is required at time of booking | Members discount does not apply

Located in the heart of Tavistock, within the thriving market complex, Butchers Hall hosts Tavistock Arts Market, a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented, local artists, designers and makers.

9am to 4pm

Pick up your free spring bingo card and challenge family and friends to see who can complete their list the quickest.

Use your bingo card to find 20 springtime objects around the house and garden. Challenge your family and friends to see who can complete their bingo card the quickest. Don’t forget to shout ‘bingo’ once you have completed your list. Don’t forget to return to the Welcome Team to recieve your sticker prize.

Normal admission applies.

Antony is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12noon and 5pm (House open between 12.30 and 4.30pm – Last admission to the house at 4pm.) Antony is also open on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May. Please see our website for more details.

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

Music Bingo is on the way to the Rifle Volunteer starting a monthly session (2nd Thursday) for the Summer!

The fun starts on 9 May 2024 at 7:30pm in the Function Room.

How it Works:

Forget numbers, we’re all about songs and artists!

Music Bingo Cards are just £1 each. Bring some cash.

The big screen will be your guide, displaying song titles and artists.

Jam out to a 20-sec music video snippet.

Mark off the songs on your special Music Bingo card for a chance to win CASH PRIZES!

Losing Card Draw:
Stick around till the end – we’re drawing for a special prize even if luck wasn’t on your side during the game!

Why You Should Join:
Non-stop music vibes and good times.
Win cash prizes while enjoying your favorite tunes.
It’s bingo, but cooler – because music makes everything better!

Power to the People is the latest film in the superb Cornwall’s Climate Stories series directed by Calstock’s own Bryony Stokes.

Bryony will also be in attendance to provide more in depth background to the making of this film, she will also be accompanied by experts from the film to answer your energy questions.

With fantastic resources of wind, sun, tides, geothermal heat and critical minerals, Cornwall could drive the whole country’s clean energy revolution.

However, the UK’s 100-year-old electricity grid means this potential can’t currently be harnessed – while huge numbers of local people are living in poorly insulated homes they can’t afford to heat.

Power to the People explores the exciting opportunities and huge challenges facing us as we wean ourselves off fossil fuels – from a farmer who’s found a novel way to combine food production with solar panels, opportunities to use our historic heritage to power the future, and projects to harness the amazing untapped heat 5km down in the Earth’s crust.

– Empowering day of power and yin yoga classes
– Personalise mindset work session to help you cultivate a more fulfilling & aligned life
– Nature walks, river dips & access to tennis court
– Wholesome, nourishing food

£65 per person.

To book & enquiries, contact Julia at [email protected]

You will be given 3 panels of glass and all the materials you need to decorate your lantern. It will then be fired in the Kiln, assembled and ready for collection/posting within 14 days. No prior experience necessary, and lots of help with ideas and making. Can’t make the listed dates? We are happy to accommodate alternative dates, times where possible. For more information or to book, please email [email protected].

• £75.00 per person
• 9.30am – 1.00pm
• Location: Bere Alston
• Lantern size: 180mm x 96mm x 96mm (Overall height: 260mm)
• Lantern, all glass, materials, tools and kiln firing included
• No glass cutting required
• A small charge will be made for postage and packing if necessary
• Children 12 – 18 are most welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult

• The 11th annual Callington Mayfest is a fantastic free community festival, featuring performers and musicians from Cornwall and beyond including:

• The Countrymen
• Barrett’s Privateers
• Cornish Groove Collective
• Big Beat Percussion
• Morris Dance Extravaganza
• Urban Playground
• Oompah Band
• Artisan Marketing
• All Steps Riding Display
• The Mayfester Musicans & Singers

… plus much more!

A fun series of workshops especially for those who would like to make music with others.
These are open-access sessions, with no need to attend all of them, but continuity does help. Please book all dates that you wish to attend.

Rosie is a great leader and runs the Calstock Rubber Band – and is even a Cornish bard!

With Callington hosting the Gorsedh this September Rosie’s workshops will concentrate on playing local Cornish tunes associated with local places and events, including the new tune that Cotehele is using for their new Celebrate the Blossom festival. We’ll also revisit some old favourites. All instrumentalists are welcome, and let’s have some fun playing together.

All bookings are ‘Pay What You Feel’ – you choose how much you would like to donate.
All support is highly valuable for enabling Callington Community Arts to offer these workshops each year.

Please note that you can only book one ticket at a time. To book more than one ticket requires separate bookings and payments.

Come and give it a go!

Refreshments available.

The Forgotten woodland Garden of Lewtrenchard has an open day to look at the bluebells. Teas will be available during the event 2 – 4pm.

Pick up your free spring bingo card and challenge family and friends to see who can complete their list the quickest.

Use your bingo card to find 20 springtime objects around the house and garden. Challenge your family and friends to see who can complete their bingo card the quickest. Don’t forget to shout ‘bingo’ once you have completed your list. Don’t forget to return to the Welcome Team to recieve your sticker prize.

Normal admission applies.

Antony is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12noon and 5pm (House open between 12.30 and 4.30pm – Last admission to the house at 4pm.) Antony is also open on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May. Please see our website for more details.

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

OOOO… Steak & Wine Night

We haven’t done this one for a while… Tantalise your tastebuds with a sensual steak & wine combo of dreams, on Friday 17th May from 6pm

Feast on our very own Landue Red Ruby beef, pair it your way with a luxurious selection of sauces, snacks, and sides All menu items are priced individually, so it’s totally up to you to pick your faves, or to try something new.

Book your table online here, with no deposit required : https://secure.kernow-software.com/…/book/WEB_2UCXC4Q8

Alternatively give us a call on 01566 706527, or book in the restaurant

You will be given 3 panels of glass and all the materials you need to decorate your lantern. It will then be fired in the Kiln, assembled and ready for collection/posting within 14 days. No prior experience necessary, and lots of help with ideas and making. Can’t make the listed dates? We are happy to accommodate alternative dates, times where possible. For more information or to book, please email [email protected].

• £75.00 per person
• 9.30am – 1.00pm
• Location: Bere Alston
• Lantern size: 180mm x 96mm x 96mm (Overall height: 260mm)
• Lantern, all glass, materials, tools and kiln firing included
• No glass cutting required
• A small charge will be made for postage and packing if necessary
• Children 12 – 18 are most welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult

18 May: Quiz in support of Thomas Read Bursary

Join us for a quiz in support of the Thomas Read Bursary.

Teams of 4-8

For tickets please contact:

Carolyn Read: 07778 364944  or

Kevin Read: 07778 367277

Join us for the final Spring Garden Open Day!

We are thrilled to open the Pentillie gardens this Spring and welcome you as you explore our 55 acres of historic woodland gardens, soaking in those stunning riverside views you might recognise from the BBC One series, Beyond Paradise!

We invite you to indulge in some delicious refreshments from Zinn’s Coffee & Cake, treat yourself to an elegant Afternoon Tea inside the Castle, courtesy of Outside Inn Cuisine (booking essential), or bring your favourite treats to enjoy as you take in the amazing views. 

Garden entry is priced at £7.50 per person, under 12’s and dogs go free! For more information and to purchase your tickets in advance, please visit our website. 

Pick up your free spring bingo card and challenge family and friends to see who can complete their list the quickest.

Use your bingo card to find 20 springtime objects around the house and garden. Challenge your family and friends to see who can complete their bingo card the quickest. Don’t forget to shout ‘bingo’ once you have completed your list. Don’t forget to return to the Welcome Team to recieve your sticker prize.

Normal admission applies.

Antony is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12noon and 5pm (House open between 12.30 and 4.30pm – Last admission to the house at 4pm.) Antony is also open on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May. Please see our website for more details.

Join us at Antony House and Gardens this May half term.

Our May activities are free of charge, but normal admission applies. For more details please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antony

There are a wide-range of activities available in the house and gardens at Antony.

Celebrate the arrival of summer with some traditional garden games. Why not challenge your friends or family to a game of cornhole, see who comes our on top in a croquet and take part in a sack or egg and spoon race.

Alternatively you can take part in the Antony A-Z Challenge. Pick up your free activity card to find an object around the house and garden for every letter of the alphabet. What new objects will you discover, and who can come up with the most unusual answers?

Summer games are available daily, Tuesday-Thursday, 12noon – 5pm, between 6th May and 30th June 2024 (Antony is also open on Sunday 5th, Monday 6th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May)

Antony A-Z is available daily, Tuesday-Thursday, 12noon – 4pm, between 6th May and 11th July 2024 (Also avaliable on Sunday 5th, Monday 6th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May)

For more details about our opening hours, admission prices, and upcoming events, please contact us on 01752 812191, email [email protected], or visit our webpage, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antony.

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

Calstock Arts are excited to be included in this prestigious tour, which includes the far east (S Korea, China & Hong Kong), Norway, France and Calstock! Ok a  few others in the UK but none west of Bristol.

Espen Eriksen Trio is one of the most popular piano trios in Europe. With it’s highly melodic and lyrical instrumentals and “less is more” approach, the trio is often credited for its unique voice within today’s jazz scene by the international press. To quote BBC in their review of the trio’s second album “A wonderfully plaintive jazz record, abandoned to the lost art of melodic minimalism, stripped back and beautifully near bare. No smoke and mirrors, just the graceful chemistry of superb musicians at the top of their game”. 

In The Cabin – Cafe & Bar – Open until 9.30pm | Music 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Join us for an exciting evening of live music from Angel Flukes.

A delicious selection of hot and cold snacks, wine, beer, Cornish Tea & Coffee & soft drinks are available to purchase from The Cabin – Cafe & Bar.

Dogs are welcome

Treat yourself to a relaxing Friday evening.

FREE for all

No need to book, just grab a seat inside or out.

We look forward to seeing you!

You will be given 3 panels of glass and all the materials you need to decorate your lantern. It will then be fired in the Kiln, assembled and ready for collection/posting within 14 days. No prior experience necessary, and lots of help with ideas and making. Can’t make the listed dates? We are happy to accommodate alternative dates, times where possible. For more information or to book, please email [email protected].

• £75.00 per person
• 9.30am – 1.00pm
• Location: Bere Alston
• Lantern size: 180mm x 96mm x 96mm (Overall height: 260mm)
• Lantern, all glass, materials, tools and kiln firing included
• No glass cutting required
• A small charge will be made for postage and packing if necessary
• Children 12 – 18 are most welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult

Roadford Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer half term! Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

Our ‘Have a go’ sessions are a great way to try an activity for the first time with friends or family. The one to two-hour sessions are led by qualified instructors and are an ideal opportunity to gain basic skills and have fun. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, archery, paddleboarding, kayaking and high ropes.

Or try your hand at a variety of land and water-based activities on a Multi-Activity Day. This could be sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and raft building, depending on the weather conditions on the day.

You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

For more information and to book see https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/summer-half-term-activities-at-roadford-lake

Roadford Lake, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon PL16 0JL

01409 211507

[email protected]

Following the sell out success of the March Italian inspired Simple Supper, Birland Feasts brings you another three course meal making the most of local and authentic ingredients at pop-up venue The Voting Tree, Bere Alston. Pre-booking online essential and click on the website link for all the details.

Following a chance meeting at Whitby Folk Festival in 1993, Chris Sherburn (Concertina) and Denny Bartley (Vocals and Guitar) have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America, creating one of folk music’s most enduring partnerships. Their obvious rapport made them one of the busiest acts on the folk scene, both as a duo and with their well-loved band, Last Night’s Fun. Their soul-stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and quick-witted banter ensures that no two concerts are ever the same. 

Running alongside Tavistock Country Garden Show being held in the Pannier Market and Bedford Square.

Explore the exciting and diverse private village gardens in the picturesque riverside village of Calstock in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth as part of their Open Gardens for 2024.

Enjoy fantastic views across the Tamar Valley as you venture on an approximately 2-mile walk around the village gardens. Open from 11 am to 4 pm. Tickets cost £6 and under 16s go free. All
proceeds go towards St Luke’s patient care. There are plenty of gardens to explore so please try and arrive early if you want to get around all of the gardens. Maps are available from St Luke’s stand at Calstock Quay on the day. Look out for orange signs in the village, free parking for the upper gardens is at Calstock railway car park and for the lower gardens in the quayside car park. Refreshments and plant sales will be available. There will also be an extra garden and open artist’s studio located at Gresham House outside the village.

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

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

Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895 This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Sundays: 25 Feb, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 26 May, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 29 Sep, 27 Oct and 24 Nov, 11am to 1pm 

Andy will lead a walk and talk of 60-90 minutes from Cotehele Quay through our amazing estate. 

Discover seasonal highlights, what the Rangers have been doing to care of the estate and learn about all the flora and fauna which can be found on our patch of the Tamar Valley. 

Please note: walks are subject to cancellation based on inclement weather conditions. 

Families welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

Meet outside the Edgcumbe at Cotehele quay at 11am. 

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress accordingly for the weather. 

The route contains uneven surfaces, hills and stiles so unfortunately are not suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. 

Please no dogs due to entering the formal gardens at points on the walk. 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

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

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Saturdays, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sept, 5 Oct 2024, 10am to 1pm 

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. 

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

Children welcome, but adult supervision required 

The pond is located in the picnic area behind the car park at Cotehele Quay. 

The platform is step-free 

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 

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

Booking not needed. Normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Saturday 9 March to Friday 31 October 2025, 11am to 4pm (Closed November to March 2024) 

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 lives in the winding waters and on its varied banks, and the impact the river has had on our culture. 

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.

Please visit the website for a detailed accessibility statement.  

For further information call 01579 351346, email [email protected] or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

Roadford Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer half term! Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

Our ‘Have a go’ sessions are a great way to try an activity for the first time with friends or family. The one to two-hour sessions are led by qualified instructors and are an ideal opportunity to gain basic skills and have fun. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, archery, paddleboarding, kayaking and high ropes.

Or try your hand at a variety of land and water-based activities on a Multi-Activity Day. This could be sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and raft building, depending on the weather conditions on the day.

You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

For more information and to book see https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/summer-half-term-activities-at-roadford-lake

Roadford Lake, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon PL16 0JL

01409 211507

[email protected]

Located in the heart of Tavistock, within the thriving market complex, Butchers Hall hosts Tavistock Arts Market, a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented, local artists, designers and makers.

9am to 4pm

You will be given 3 panels of glass and all the materials you need to decorate your lantern. It will then be fired in the Kiln, assembled and ready for collection/posting within 14 days. No prior experience necessary, and lots of help with ideas and making. Can’t make the listed dates? We are happy to accommodate alternative dates, times where possible. For more information or to book, please email [email protected].

• £75.00 per person
• 9.30am – 1.00pm
• Location: Bere Alston
• Lantern size: 180mm x 96mm x 96mm (Overall height: 260mm)
• Lantern, all glass, materials, tools and kiln firing included
• No glass cutting required
• A small charge will be made for postage and packing if necessary
• Children 12 – 18 are most welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

Join us for a walking tour and talk to discover the role of Antony during D-Day and the Second World War.

Visitors will discover how the house was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for the WRENs stationed at nearby HMS Raleigh, as well as hear some of their stories and memories of Antony. The group will then progress along Ferry Lane, learning how the road was paved by American soldiers in preparation for D-Day. The group will then discover how the surrounding woodlands were used by American troops to train for the invasion and discover the secrets that they still hold.

The tour will then return to Antony House, where they will hear the stories of local bombing and the Plymouth Blitz.

The tour will last approximately 1 hour.

Please note: This tour takes place outside, but in the event of bad weather, an alternative indoor venue is available.

Pre-booking essential. Please visit our website or call 0344 249 1895.

Normal admission applies.

You will be given 3 panels of glass and all the materials you need to decorate your lantern. It will then be fired in the Kiln, assembled and ready for collection/posting within 14 days. No prior experience necessary, and lots of help with ideas and making. Can’t make the listed dates? We are happy to accommodate alternative dates, times where possible. For more information or to book, please email [email protected].

• £75.00 per person
• 9.30am – 1.00pm
• Location: Bere Alston
• Lantern size: 180mm x 96mm x 96mm (Overall height: 260mm)
• Lantern, all glass, materials, tools and kiln firing included
• No glass cutting required
• A small charge will be made for postage and packing if necessary
• Children 12 – 18 are most welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult

Enjoy a guided tour of the iconic Tamar Bridge and Royal Albert Bridge with our friendly guide. The tour starts at the Visitor Centre and travels over the Tamar Bridge, where it will finish at Community Enterprises PL12 Community Kitchen in Saltash for a delicious cream tea. The Community Kitchen creates tasty meals from surplus ingredients from local businesses that would otherwise have gone to waste.  Pre booking required via eventbrite. Please contact [email protected] with any dietary requirements or allergies.

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

Welcome to a brand new event for 2024, “On The Water – Looe & Polperro” – celebrating & promoting the fantastic range of activities, both on & in the water, around our coastline, harbours & river; kindly sponsored by Black Dog Marine.

If you are looking for something a little different, that inspires and celebrates the very best of what our region has to offer, visit our award winning Butchers Hall for a truly unique experience that complements our Pannier Market & beautiful bustling market town.

9am to 4pm

You will be given 3 panels of glass and all the materials you need to decorate your lantern. It will then be fired in the Kiln, assembled and ready for collection/posting within 14 days. No prior experience necessary, and lots of help with ideas and making. Can’t make the listed dates? We are happy to accommodate alternative dates, times where possible. For more information or to book, please email [email protected].

• £75.00 per person
• 9.30am – 1.00pm
• Location: Bere Alston
• Lantern size: 180mm x 96mm x 96mm (Overall height: 260mm)
• Lantern, all glass, materials, tools and kiln firing included
• No glass cutting required
• A small charge will be made for postage and packing if necessary
• Children 12 – 18 are most welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult

Treat your Dad to a splendid, traditional Father’s Day Lunch at The Bedford Hotel. Three delicious courses, served in the very agreeable surroundings of The Bedford Hotel, in the heart of Tavistock. Three course Father’s Day Lunch, £36 (children 14 and under, £2

Visit Antony and explore the estate’s connections to war and conflict in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 31st October 2024.

(Normal admission applies)

For more details on admission times, entry prices and facilities, please visit our website, Antony | Cornwall | National Trust, or call the property office on 01752 812191.

You will be given 3 panels of glass and all the materials you need to decorate your lantern. It will then be fired in the Kiln, assembled and ready for collection/posting within 14 days. No prior experience necessary, and lots of help with ideas and making. Can’t make the listed dates? We are happy to accommodate alternative dates, times where possible. For more information or to book, please email [email protected].

• £75.00 per person
• 9.30am – 1.00pm
• Location: Bere Alston
• Lantern size: 180mm x 96mm x 96mm (Overall height: 260mm)
• Lantern, all glass, materials, tools and kiln firing included
• No glass cutting required
• A small charge will be made for postage and packing if necessary
• Children 12 – 18 are most welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult

The annual fete at St Ann’s Chapel is on Saturday 22nd June 12 till 5pm. Headlining this year are The Countrymen. There are also displays and activities throughout the day and of course our popular dog show. Food stands and a tea tent around the site to provide a variety of food on offer this year.

Enjoy a wonderful village walkabout at Gunnislake in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth as part of their Open Gardens season for 2024.

The gardens will be open from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 23 June, so be sure to make a day of it.

Tickets cost £6 and under 16s go free. All proceeds go towards St Luke’s patient care.

Travel by train or car, follow the orange arrows to parking. Refreshments and plant sales will be available on the day.

The trail involves some inclines. Maps will be available from Gunnislake village on the day or in advance from Gunnislake Post Office.

For more information visit: https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/open-gardens/