Step into spring with the National Trust in Cornwall
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Across Cornwall, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans. There’s loads going on this season from half-term full of activities to garden tours and Easter adventure trails to grafting your own apple tree and much more. What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.
Cotehele
PondLife! at Cotehele Quay 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May & 1 Jun. 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). No booking necessary.
Glendurgan
Garden Tours Thursdays from 15 Feb. 11am – 1pm
Join a member of the garden team for a private tour of this subtropical valley on the Helford River. Garden guides will share their outstanding expertise and expansive knowledge of plants and trees as well as some bonus tips for your garden at home. Glendurgan is packed full of exotic plants, rare trees and wildflowers, making it the perfect place to expand your horticultural knowledge. Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.
The price for this garden tour is by a donation on arrival, Glendurgan want this to be inclusive to everyone and the donation you make will raise crucial funds for this special place. Price: donation. Booking essential 0344 249 1895 or via the website.
Godolphin
Visit the house at Godolphin First week of every month
Join us on the first week of every month, from the first Saturday to the following Thursday as the doors to Godolphin House open to the public. Venture into Godolphin House and discover the rich history within the walls of this once great mining powerhouse. Find out more about those who lived here at lives they lead in what was once Cornwall's largest and finest house. Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). No booking necessary.
Lanhydrock
Garden reopens for 2024 1 Mar. 10.30am – 5pm
Come and see spring bloom in Lanhydrock’s 30-acre garden as it opens for the 2024 season. With displays of bulbs, carpets of bluebells, snowdrops and camellias, there’ll be plenty to enjoy in the garden throughout the season. Lanhydrock is famous for its magnolia trees, with a magnolia glade and arch to wander through. Over 200 magnolias grow in the garden and spring see the most magnificent of their displays. Price: Free (normal admission applies). No booking necessary.
The Dodman
Hemmick beach clean Saturdays, 3 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun 10 – 11am
Can you spare half an hour or so to help us keep Hemmick beach looking beautiful, and safer for wildlife? Children are very welcome (with accompanying adults) and we will provide gloves, bags and litter pickers.
Price: Free (car parking charges apply for non-members). No booking necessary.
The Roseland
Pendower community beach cleans Mondays, 5 Feb. 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun. 2 – 3.30pm
Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep this beautiful beach clean. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so. Please also feel free to bring your own gloves if you’d like. Price: Free. Booking not required.
Porthcurnick community beach cleans Mondays, 5 Feb. 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 May. 10 – 11am
Soak in fantastic views and fresh sea air whilst helping to keep this beautiful beach clean. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so. Please also feel free to bring your own gloves if you'd like. Price: Free. Booking not required.
Trengwainton
Garden reopens for 2024 11 Feb. 10am – 5pm
Make a date to visit the garden and see what's in bloom at the start of our 2024 season. A mild winter could mean magnolias might already be budding, along with early camellias and snowdrops. Nearer the time, check out 'The garden at Trengwainton' article under our Things to see and do tab for an update on what's blooming. Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). No booking necessary.
May half-term family fun at Trengwainton 26 – 30 May & 2 Jun. 10am – 5pm
Head to Trengwainton this May half term to make fallen flower kebabs. Collect a stick from the reception and gather fallen flowers as you explore the garden, then pop them in the ground to create a collective piece of wild art in the shape of a dragonfly. Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). No booking necessary.
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