Step into Summer with the National Trust in Cornwall 2025

Nature Walks 

29 June, 27 July & 31 August.  11am-1pm 

Discover seasonal highlights, what the Rangers have been doing to care of the estate, and learn about all the flora and fauna that can be found on our patch of the Tamar Valley.  Price: Free event. Booking required.  

PondLife! at Cotehele Quay 

7 June, 5 July & 2 August. 10.30am-1pm 

Join in 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.  Price: Free event. Booking not required.  

  Mosaic Birds workshop

11 June.  10.30am-1.30pm 

Join local mosaic artist Kirsty Freeman to make your own unique hanging bird ornament.  Price: £45pp. Booking required.    

PGS Theatre: The Pirates of Penzance

28 June. 6.30-9pm 

Meet the legendary characters of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance' in the grounds of Cotehele.  As this is an open-air theatre event, please bring camping chairs or blankets as well as extra snacks to enjoy during the performance.  Price: £12.50 per adult, £7.50 per child. Booking required.  

  Summer of Play at Cotehele

July-August (daily from 19 July). 10am-5pm 

Get out and play at Cotehele this summer.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.   

 

Music installation at Michell's Engine House

6 June – 31 July. 11am-1pm

Hear the Four Lanes Male Choir sing the rousing verses of "Camborne Hill" as you ascend the floors of Michell's Engine House.

Price: Admissions apply, see website for details. Booking required.

Catching Copper - an exhibition by Sovay Berriman

Mon – Thurs July – August. 11am – 12noon & 12 noon-1pm

This exhibition, Catching Copper, is inspired by the short story of the same name written by Sovay, and published in 2023. It is part of Sovay’s wider MESKLA | Brewyon Drudh body of work, and speaks further to the origins of that project. Catching Copper is about loss, change, and power. It pays attention to the impact of small moments, considers how people, place and experience form who we are; it wonders about relationships to land, labour, what we leave behind and what we take forward.

Price: Admissions apply, see website for details. Booking not required.

Godolphin Woods Walking Mining Tours

June – September (see website for dates). 1.30-2.15pm 

Enjoy a short walk through a mining landscape, with one of the volunteer guides, who will highlight the features of mining that remain and tell you more about the historic relationship between Godolphin and mining.  Price: Free event. Booking not required.  

Guided wider estate walks at Godolphin

Every Monday, June- September. 11am-1pm 

Experience a walk in nature and the dynamic countryside of the Godolphin estate by join one of our volunteers for a refreshing walk.  Price: Free event. Booking not required.  

Visit the house at Godolphin

First week of the month, June-September. 10.30am-5pm 

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 and lives they led, in what was once Cornwall's largest and finest house.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.  

Trust 10

22 June, 27 July & 24 August.  8.30-11am 

Join a fun, free and friendly trail run around the beautiful Godolphin estate. Two loops of 5km with stunning views throughout.  Price: Free event. Booking not required.  

Miracle Theatre presents Twelfth Night

4, 5 July.  7.00pm-9.00pm  

Join us as Miracle Theatre revisits Twelfth Night - Shakespeare’s joyous, chaotic comedy, where love knows no boundaries!  Price: Charges available on website. Booking required. 

Summer of Play at Godolphin

26 July – 31 August, 10am-5pm 

This summer, play is on repeat at Godolphin. Come along and take part in your very own summer of fun with many fun-filled activities for all the family to enjoy.  Price: Free event. Booking not required.   

Guided Walks at Lizard Point

Check website for dates and times available. 

Series of volunteer led walks and hikes. Please see website for details on the different routes and types of walks available.    

Friends of Poldhu beach clean

First Friday of each month.   9-10am 

The Friends of Poldhu meet on the first Friday every month, next to the cafe, for a beach clean. It is open to everyone, no need to book just turn up. Meet at 9am April to September, 10am October to March.  Price: Free event. Booking not required.    

Discover St Anthony Battery

3 August.  11am-12.30pm & 1.30 – 3pm 

St Anthony Head is great to visit all read round, with far reaching views out to sea and over the Carrick Roads to Falmouth beyond. Have you ever wondered what it used to be like when the headland was a bustling military site? 

Price: £5pp. Booking required.  

Miracle Theatre presents Twelfth Night

10 - 12 July, 6.30-8.30pm 

Miracle Theatre revisits Twelfth Night - Shakespeare’s joyous, chaotic comedy, where love knows no boundaries.  Price: Charges available on website. Booking required.  

  Summer of Play at Trelissick

19 July - 2 September, 10am-5pm  

Play on repeat this summer at Trelissick where every winding path leads to a way to play.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.   

Outdoor yoga at Trelissick with Apricity Yoga

20 July, 9.30-10.30am 

Get closer to nature with an outdoor yoga experience in the Trelissick garden lead by Apricity Yoga.  Price: Charges available on website. Booking required.   

Quantum Theatre presents Alice Through the Looking Glass at Trelissick

20 August. 4.30-6pm 

Quantum Theatre bring their lively brand of comedy, music and magic to Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, Alice Through the Looking Glass for summer 2025. They'll be at Trelissick on Wednesday 20 August for a matinee performance.  Price: Charges available on website. Booking required.  

  The Duke's Theatre Company present Shakespeare's Macbeth

3 September. 6.30-8.45pm  The Dukes Theatre Company's production of Macbeth offers a dynamic reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy held in the walled garden at Trelissick.  Price: Charges available on website. Booking required.  

Trelissick 70

Daily June – September. 11am-4pm

70 years ago, in 1955, Ida Copeland generously gifted the garden and estate of Trelissick to the National Trust. This year we celebrate her donation with exhibitions that tell the story of both the Copeland’s Trelissick and the Trelissick we know... Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

Archaeological tour of Trerice

6 & 20 June, 4 & 18 July. 2-3pm 

Learn about the archaeological and architectural history of Trerice on an hour long guided tour of the gardens. Find out about key features of the property and how they have changed over time, as well as archaeological digs and finds across the whole site.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.  

Costume days at Trerice

28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 August. 11am-3pm

Bring history to life get the whole family dressed up in Tudor-inspired costumes made by the volunteer costume group here at Trerice. There is something fit for everyone, not just the kids!  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required. 

Cornish chough talks at Trerice

14 & 19 June, 3 July. 11am 

Listen to an informative talk about the Cornish Chough, detailing its return to Cornwall and emblematic link to Trerice.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required. 

St Agnes Silver Band performances at Trerice

29 June, 20 July. 12:30-1:30pm 

Come along and listen to St Agnes Silver Band in the beautiful surrounds of Trerice. They will be playing a selection of tunes on the parade ground; feel free to bring a chair or picnic blanket to enjoy an afternoon of music.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required. 

 Choir performances at Trerice

22 June, 6, 8, 13, 17 & 22 July. 2-3pm 

Hear a selection of choirs in outdoor performances at Trerice, including inTune Choir, Halwyn a Gan and the Trerice Volunteer Choir.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required. 

Miracle Theatre presents Twelfth Night

16 July. 6:30-8:30pm 

Miracle Theatre revisits Twelfth Night - Shakespeare’s joyous, chaotic comedy, where love knows no boundaries!  Price: Prices available on website. Booking required. 

 Summer of Play at Trerice

19 July – 2 September. 10:30am-4:30pm 

Come and enjoy the great outdoors with our summer of play activities at Trerice. Head down to the mowhay field to have a run around and challenge your family to an obstacle course and crazy golf. Get creative amongst the long grass and winding paths and have a go at some outdoor games.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required. 

 Family-friendly archery at Trerice

Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 22 July – 28 August. 11am-3pm 

Try your hand at archery with family-friendly arrow kits and targets on the parade ground at Trerice.  Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required. 

Teneriffe Farm Campsite Walk 

28 June.  1.30-3.30pm 

Everyone is welcome to join us for a social walk starting at Teneriffe Farm Campsite, taking in the surrounding countryside and dramatic coastline along the south west coast path.

The walk is approximately 3.5 miles and led by volunteer walk leaders, offering the opportunity for fresh air and time in nature. Everyone welcome of all walking experience. 

Price: Free event. Booking not required.    

Trust10 trail run at Pentire

22 June, 27 July & 24 August.  8.30-11am 

Join in at Pentire for a free 10k waymarked trail run, that takes place the fourth Sunday of every month. Enjoy the coastal views including of the Rumps. Runners of all abilities are welcome to take part in the trail runs at Pentire, but this is a challenging route on a rugged section of the South West Coast Path. 

Price: Free event. Booking not required.