As the days draw in and you start thinking about settling at home by the fire, the staff and volunteers at Cotehele will be busier than ever with ideas for you to get out and enjoy the season.
At the end of October the house and mill will close in a week-long flourish of freaky Hallowe’en fun. There will be a ‘behind the scenes’ day in the house on 30 October when you’ll be able to visit areas not normally on the visitor route.
As soon as the main house closes for its annual conservation work, it will be all-go in the Great Hall when the gardeners will get to work building the Christmas garland, made from thousands of flowers grown and dried on the estate. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the gardeners have been sowing secret plans all year to give it a new look.
You’ll be able to watch the gardeners build the 60ft swag from 1 - 11 November, then admire their masterpiece from 12 November – 31 December (except 25 -26 December). What’s it going to look like this year?
Cotehele details: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele
EVENTS LIST
Winter craft fair at Cotehele
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 November, 11am-4pm
This annual winter craft fair features local art and craft makers exhibiting and selling a selection of handmade and affordable gifts. Free entry
60th anniversay Christmas garland at Cotehele
Saturday 12 November – Saturday 31 December (except 25 - 26 December), 11am-4pm
The garland is complete, the log fire is burning – join us to admire this 60th anniversary 60-foot masterpiece and enjoy music by a variety of local choirs and groups performing under it. Normal admission charges apply
Secret Cotehele tour and lunch at Cotehele
Wednesday 16, Thursday 17, Monday 21, Tuesday 22 November, 10am-1.30pm
An in-depth tour of Cotehele House. You'll meet the team as they give the house its annual deep-clean, learn about conservation practices and peek behind closed doors. Morning coffee and lunch included. £25, booking essential on 01579 351346