Fall into Autumn with the National Trust

Heritage Open Days: D-Day and Antony walking talk
Tue 10 to Thu 12 Sep. 1-2pm
Join us for a walking tour and talk of some of the Second World War sites and stories at Antony and Torpoint. Visitors will discover how the house was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for the WRENs stationed at nearby H.M.S 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.
Price: Free. Booking essential 0344 249 1895, or via the website. 

Autumn Bingo
Tue 17 to Thu 19 and Tue 24-Thu 26 Sep. 12-4pm
Use your autumn bingo card to find 20 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 sheet, and head to Visitor Welcome to collect your sticker reward. Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

The Antony Pumpkin Hunt
Tue 29 to Thu 31 Oct. 12-4.30pm Pick up your trail sheet, and use the pumpkins as your guide to find various autumn inspired activities around the garden. Do you dare to take on the pumpkin kerplunk, listen to spooky stories in the storytelling area, or take part in our fancy dress competition? Price includes a pumpkin trail sheet and a velvet pumpkin prize. Price: £2 per trail (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required.

Cornwall in Conflict   Every Tue to Thu to 31 Oct. 12.30–4pm  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.  Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

‘This is Me’ by Wildworks
Daily from 6 to 28 Sep. 11am-4pm
Explore this gilded reliquary that houses memories of the past, precious objects of belonging, and dreams of far-away places. Artists, Melanie and Caroline, worked with members of the Women's Institute to explore their connections to place, to Cornwall and the lands far beyond its borders and beaches.
‘This is Me’ is one of seventeen artworks produced for Hello Stranger, a Cornwall-wide community engagement programme created by Wildworks and supported by National Trust properties in Cornwall and the communities they serve.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

Clare Law: Impressions of a Garden
Daily from 7 to 22 Sep. 11am-4pm
Clare Law is a full time Landscape artist working from her studio in the heart of the beautiful Tamar Valley.
The richness of impressionism has been an inspiration throughout her life, which is interpreted through her unique sculptural process involving a method of working with oils and only a small painting knife. Each painting is a celebration of all the hard work that goes into creating stunning gardens such as those at Cotehele, as well as the beauty of nature.
Clare has exhibited extensively for many years from Pall Mall to Cornwall and is delighted to be sharing her work inspired by the landscape that surrounds her. Clare will be present each day and would be delighted to talk through her inspiration and process.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

PondLife! at Cotehele Quay    Sat 7 Sep and Sat 5 Oct. 10am–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.   Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

Heritage Open Days: Architectural Tour of Cotehele
9 and 12 Sep. 10.30am-12.30pm and 2-4pm
Join our volunteers for an in-depth focus on the external architectural development of Cotehele over time.
The tour lasts up to two hours, at the end you'll be invited to climb the 55 steps up the North West Tower to see Cotehele for a different angle. If it is very wet or windy, it won't be possible for us to enjoy the views from the North West Tour.
Price: Free. Booking essential 0344 249 1895, or via the website.

Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You – Cotehele
Thu 12 Sep. 10.30am-2pm
Learn more about how a gift in your will could help us carry out crucial conservation work at Cotehele. Without gifts in wills, we simply wouldn’t be able to look after the extraordinary places in our care. This special event will take you behind the scenes to see first-hand how your support is helping us carry out crucial conservation work every day, and how a gift in your own will could help to safeguard the future of our special places.
Join members of our expert team as they take you on a short tour of Cothele Quay including insight into future projects by the riverside. They'll explain how conservation work is reviving and protecting habitats for nature and the long-term vision for the landscape. Over light refreshments, you’ll have the opportunity to chat further to members of the team and learn more about why gifts in wills are so important to our work.
Price: Free. Booking essential 01793 817699, or via the website. 

Apple Weekend
13 and 14 Sep. 10am-5pm
Celebrate Cotehele’s rare and special orchards with a weekend of apple festivities.
Join an orchard tour, enjoy some tasters, see the amazing cider press in action, taste some delicious apples and pick your own straight from the trees to take home with you. Oh, and watch out for something special making an appearance on the grass circle!
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

Apple picking
Daily 13 to 22 Sep. 10am-5pm
This autumn we're inviting our visitors to take part in our annual apple harvest.
The Mother Orchard is home to more than 300 trees and 125 different heritage varieties of dessert, culinary and cider apples.
By taking part, you'll be able to take a selection of these special varieties home with you, while helping us look after the orchards for generations to come. Bags will be available from visitor reception for a suggested donation of £3 for a small bag. We will also have sacks available for £5.
Price: Suggested donation of £3 for a small bag / £5 for a sack (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

Harvest at the Mill
Daily 19 Sep to 4 Oct. 11am-4.30pm
Join us this October half term for a Harvest feast at Cotehele Mill!
Soak in the delights of autumn beneath fluttering bunting and enjoy seasonal decorations and a harvest table in the Bakery.
Try your hand at seasonal crafts and see local craft makers in action at the workshops.
As a special harvest touch (and reminding us of those school assembly days!) we would love to invite you to bring a non perishable item with you for us to donate on your behalf to Callington Food Bank at the end of the celebration.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

Spooky Scarecrows
Daily 24 Sep to 11 Oct. 10am-5pm
Pick up your free trail sheet from Visitor Reception and then explore the gardens at Cotehele to see how many spooky scarecrows you can spot. Each scarecrow has their own folklore story. Will you be able to crack the riddle to solve the mystery?
This year, our scarecrows have been made by a number of local schools and community groups.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

Nature Walks Sun 29 Sep and Sun 27 Oct. 11am-1pm
Join our Nature Walks volunteer Andy on free monthly walks to learn about the ecology of the beautiful and varied Cotehele 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.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking essential 0344 249 1895, or via the website. 

Field of Flowers – a contemporary take on painting flowers Wed 23 Oct. 10.30am-1.30pm
Painting in a loose style, looking at colour and shape, we will take inspiration from the beautiful gardens at Cotehele and the wild flowers that bloom in our Devon/Cornwall countryside.
Through direct observation we will sketch flowers, experiment with colour and design a picture to paint. Then the fun begins as paint and brush and paper collide (in a good way!)
This workshop is suitable for everyone, from complete beginner to experienced artist. Each individual will be encouraged to unleash their creativity (whether you believe you have any or not!) Loose yourself in the moment - it’s fabulously relaxing and therapeutic - and be amazed at what you can create.
All materials will be provided.
Price: £45 per adult. Booking essential 0344 249 1895, or via the website.

Life on the Tamar   Daily. 10am-4pm 
Discover more about the life on the banks of the River Tamar at our exhibition 'Life on the Tamar', which 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 live in the winding waters and on its varied banks, and the impact the river has had on our culture. 
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

October half term: Cornish Pixie Trail
Daily Sat 26 Oct to Sat 2 Nov. 10.30am-4pm
This October half-term, have an adventure at Lanhydrock as you search for the Cornish Pixies hiding in the gardens. Some cheeky Cornish Pixies have stolen some items from the house at Lanhydrock. Can you find them all and get what they've taken back to where it belongs?
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required. 

Penrose social walks
Tue 24 Sep, 10am. Tues 8 Oct, 1pm. Tue 22 Oct, 10am. Tue 5 Nov, 10am Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at various locations across Penrose, as part of our social walk series. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required.

Penrose family walks
Sat 5 Oct, 10am. Wed 30 Oct, 11am. Sat 2 Nov, 2pm
Join us for a family friendly walk at Penrose, guided by our volunteer walk leaders. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required.

‘This is Me’ by Wildworks
Daily from 29 Sep to 2 Nov. 10am-4pm
Explore this gilded reliquary that houses memories of the past, precious objects of belonging, and dreams of far-away places. Artists, Melanie and Caroline, worked with members of the Women's Institute to explore their connections to place, to Cornwall and the lands far beyond its borders and beaches.
‘This is Me’ is one of seventeen artworks produced for Hello Stranger, a Cornwall-wide community engagement programme created by Wildworks and supported by National Trust properties in Cornwall and the communities they serve.
Price: Free . Booking not required. 

Apple Day at Pentire Sun 27 Oct, 12-4pm
Join us at Pentire to celebrate Apple Day in our restored orchard. We'll be celebrating with music and apple harvest inspired activities.
Price: Free. Booking not required.