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Best Days Out Cornwall

When: April 5 - April 21 2025
Where: Cotehele

Creature Easter Trail at Cotehele 

Discover local creatures on an Easter adventure at Cotehele! 

Booking not needed. Normal admission charges apply for the venue. 
Saturday 5 to Monday 21 April 2025, 10am to 4pm 
£3.50 per trail 

Go wild on a family-friendly trail with fun activities celebrating feathery friends, interesting insects and marvellous mammals that live right here at Cotehele. 
Have a go at each of the 10 animal activities dotted around the garden and spot the hidden eggs nearby. 
Complete the trail and earn your chocolate reward at the end (both dairy and vegan and Free From options available). 
Don’t miss the trail of local birds as you walk down to Cotehele Mill, there’s springtime fun to be had there too! 

This event is suitable for children of all ages when accompanied by an adult. 
Head to Visitor Welcome to start the trail. 
Dress for the weather, walking shoes or wellies encouraged. 

A step-free route is available around the garden, however as you explore you may come across steps and narrow archways. Please visit our homepage for our Access Statement for more information. 

If you’re visiting with your dog, please be aware that the children’s trail takes you to some areas of the garden which are dog-free. Please ensure a member of your party is able to remain with your dog outside these areas. 

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