Discovery more about the textiles and tapestries in the Cotehele collection.

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Friday 22 May to Sunday 1 November 2026, 11am to 4pm

This exhibition will explore Cotehele’s exquisite tapestries and other textiles within the collection.

From cushions to natural dyes, you’ll have the opportunity to discover how these pieces were created.

You will also get a closer look at items that have been stored away and learn about their significance to Cotehele’s history and heritage.

The exhibition takes place in the Victorian Breakfast Room.

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

A celebration of storytelling, theatre and community in the heart of West Devon.

Chapel Barn’s annual theatre festival returns bigger and better than ever, with four new shows created by South-West based theatre companies, performed in an intimate converted barn theatre space.

COMEDY: Cavalier!

Friday 19th June, 7:30pm

England is divided. Parliament’s a mess. Religious fear is driving the country apart. After more and more scandals, growing numbers of people want the royals out of the picture. It’s 1642, or thereabouts – the beginning of the Civil War (the English one) and things must come to a head! A hilarious, interactive historical comedy brought to you by i.e. theatre.

DRAMA: The Well of Loneliness

Saturday 20th June, 7:30pm

A coming of age story about Stephen, a girl with a boy’s name, and their search for love and belonging in Edwardian Britain. Radclyffe Hall’s scandalous queer classic novel “The Well of Loneliness” comes to life like never before in an imaginative, contemporary stage production, adapted by award-winning director Selwin Hulme-Teague.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES: The Thing About Goats

Sunday 21st June, 2:30pm

Goats, mice, cheese and bellringing combine in mountainside mayhem at a puppet picnic. Join him as he tries to restore order, and discovers how we can all work together in harmony. Beautiful puppets and bellringing come together in a participatory romp for all the family.

COMEDY: The Dame Show

Sunday 21st June, 6:45pm

A bold new theatre show masquerading as a TV game show, tackling women’s health with humour and honesty. Inspired by real stories and research, The Dame Show centres women’s voices – hilarious, heartbreaking and eye-opening. Expect laughs, shocks and outrageous props, all while changing the conversation.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

 

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

From seed to supper… Join Birland Feasts chef and RHS trained gardener Martin to learn all about this undervalued vegetable. Plenty of time for tastings and questions!

Wedding Open Day

The Bedford Hotel is your perfectly romantic wedding venue, and we’d love to show you around. Come along to our Wedding Open Day – we’ll show you our facilities, and you’ll be able to discuss your requirements and wishes with a member of our friendly and experienced team.

No need to book – just pop in between 10am and 3pm. And if you can’t make the date, don’t worry – we’d be delighted to show you around any time – give us a call!

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Discovery more about the textiles and tapestries in the Cotehele collection.

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Friday 22 May to Sunday 1 November 2026, 11am to 4pm

This exhibition will explore Cotehele’s exquisite tapestries and other textiles within the collection.

From cushions to natural dyes, you’ll have the opportunity to discover how these pieces were created.

You will also get a closer look at items that have been stored away and learn about their significance to Cotehele’s history and heritage.

The exhibition takes place in the Victorian Breakfast Room.

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

 Callington Monthly Market  

 1st Sunday of the month|  10am – 2pm

 Pannier Market, Callington. PL17 7BE

 A variety of traders, local treats, handmade goodies & more! Support your community and find something special.

#CallingtonMarket #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #MarketDay #CommunityVibes

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

 

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

The ranger team need your help to care for our meadows over National Meadows Day. Will you get involved? 

This event is free, but prebooking is essential. Call 0344 249 1895 

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026, 11am to 1pm

 

Celebrate National Meadows Day (4th July) with a free family-focussed session with ranger Ben and the team.

 

Learn how to conduct FIT counts (flower-insect timed count) in the Mother Orchard and Tower Fields and help harvest yellow rattle seeds to plant on the estate to help increase plant biodiversity.

 

The perfect way to celebrate all that meadows do for our environment; we encourage families to get involved and learn some fascinating facts along the way. We’d appreciate your help!

 

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

Please meet at Visitor Welcome at 10:45am. 

Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear. 

There ground is uneven across the site and there are steps up to Tower Fields. Please contact us for specific access requirements.

 

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

Mark your calendars for Sunday 5 July 2026 and get ready to embrace summer at the Roadford Lake Summer Fair! This exciting South West Lakes Trust event promises to be a day of fun, entertainment and connection with nature for visitors of all ages.

Explore an array of unique local crafts lovingly created by talented artisans and enjoy live music performances that will set the perfect backdrop for a delightful lakeside day. Gain insights into the natural world with engaging wildlife talks by our experts. For the adventure seekers, there will be watersports activities to make a splash. There will also be fun games and activities to entertain the entire family, and don’t forget to bring your furry friends along for scenic dog walks around the lake.

The Roadford Lake Summer Fair will run from 11am to 4pm. With free parking and free entry, it’s the perfect opportunity to gather your loved ones and enjoy a memorable day.

Location: Roadford Lake, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0RL

Price: Free – no booking required

Times: 11am to 4pm

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Enjoy an informal, hands-on workshop exploring cyanotype printmaking with Nicky Harwood. 

Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895. 

Wednesday 8 July 2026, 10:30am to 1:30pm 

Adult Ticket £45 

Adult Gift Ticket £45 

If you’ve ever been curious about cyanotype printing, this relaxed workshop will give you a great introduction. 

Explore this type of printmaking, an early photographic process known for its rich blue tones and unpredictability, with Cornwall-based artist Nicky Harwood. 

Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, this workshop encourages curiosity, slow making and an openness to chance, with time to develop a small body of work to take home. 

Why not book this workshop as a gift? You can choose the Gift Ticket option at checkout. 

This workshop is unsuitable for children. 

Please come to Visitor Welcome and ask to be directed to the Education Room. 

All materials provided however participants may want to bring leaves, feathers or other interesting flat shapes to print with. 

There are stairs leading to the Education Room. 

If purchasing a Gift Ticket, you will be e-mailed a voucher in due course that can be passed on personally to the recipient. Please note you will receive our standard automated email confirmation in the first instance. 

For further information call the Bull Pen Gallery on 01579 352724, email gallerycotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

 

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

As the story unfolds around you, keep your eyes open and your wits about you – every whispered conversation, every suspicious glance, every curious clue could be the key to unmasking the culprit. Will you be the one to crack the case before the final dramatic reveal?

All the sleuthing is perfectly paired with a sumptuous four-course dinner, crafted by our talented chefs. Expect fine food, lively company, and a plot thick enough to keep you guessing right up to the last twist.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Enjoy a four course wood fired oven Feast at Rumleigh Farm, a beautiful Medieval farmstead on the Bere Peninsula. Take a stroll through this organic farm down to the River Tamar and/or enjoy cocktails in the Courtyard before eating in the ancient barn.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Drawn to the Valley’s annual Summer Exhibition brings together artists from along the Tamar Valley. Artists who create unique artworks drawn from diverse, yet collectively local, inspiration. Drawn to the Valley’s artists span the Devon/Cornwall border and are often inspired by the Tamar, wild and wonderful landscapes of Dartmoor and the dramatic South West coastlines, including Plymouth and Saltash.

This unique landscape offers the opportunity to explore different textures and mediums, allowing the artists to draw on and connect with nature through their own interpretations of local landscapes, plants and animals.

The artists included in the Summer Exhibition will be, painters, print makers, textile artists, sculptors, jewellers, ceramicists and other mixed media, along with artists who use a range of techniques to produce unique artworks.

This year’s exhibition will include a new feature. Alongside the gallery exhibition there will be a Drawn to the Valley shop area where merchandise featuring the artwork of the artists on show at the exhibition will be available to purchase at affordable prices. So along with the gallery exhibition, there will be plenty to look at.

The exhibition will include the ever popular Artist demonstrations, where the artists will share an insight into their practice, alongside a visitor interaction area where anyone can have a go at sketching and join in with the creativity.

This iconic exhibition in Tavistock’s historic Butchers Hall will give visitors the chance to experience original high quality artworks created by local artists. This year members of Tavistock Group of Artists are invited to take part in the exhibition, reflecting a truly local and authentic experience for Tavistock.

The Summer Exhibition will definitely have beautiful artworks to look at, but also thoughtful pieces that reflect emotions and feelings, so expect the unusual and different too. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Exhibition and sharing our passion for creating stand out artworks inspired by our wonderful location.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

 

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Join us on a journey through the world of fine wines and delicious food.

Our wine expert will start the evening with an informal and informative wine tasting session, introducing some exceptional wines ideally suited to the season. Then look forward to a superb 6-course dinner prepared by our talented team of chefs, with a carefully chosen wine to match each course.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

 

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Birland Feasts’ first shared Feast in our own quarter acre garden on the Bere Peninsula! There’ll be one large table on our Mediterranean inspired patio and another hidden away. Come early to have a wander and see our new potager, where we grow some of the fruit and vegetables you’ll be eating!

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Join an introductory talk about the award-winning Tamar Bridge where we will give you a taste of its history.

You will also get a great view of Brunel’s masterpiece in bridge engineering, the Royal Albert Bridge, as well as insight into its construction.

 

You can join a pre-booked introductory talk on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.

These 30 minute talks are led by our friendly volunteer guides at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

They are FREE for members of the public and provide an introduction to the bridges and their history and heritage. They take place in our grounds and visitors are then welcome to explore the Visitor Centre or walk onto the bridges at their leisure.

Booking is essential.

Discovery more about the textiles and tapestries in the Cotehele collection.

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Friday 22 May to Sunday 1 November 2026, 11am to 4pm

This exhibition will explore Cotehele’s exquisite tapestries and other textiles within the collection.

From cushions to natural dyes, you’ll have the opportunity to discover how these pieces were created.

You will also get a closer look at items that have been stored away and learn about their significance to Cotehele’s history and heritage.

The exhibition takes place in the Victorian Breakfast Room.

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

Enjoy an informal, hands-on workshop exploring cyanotype printmaking with Nicky Harwood. 

Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895. 

Wednesday 8 July 2026, 10:30am to 1:30pm 

Adult Ticket £45 

Adult Gift Ticket £45 

If you’ve ever been curious about cyanotype printing, this relaxed workshop will give you a great introduction. 

Explore this type of printmaking, an early photographic process known for its rich blue tones and unpredictability, with Cornwall-based artist Nicky Harwood. 

Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, this workshop encourages curiosity, slow making and an openness to chance, with time to develop a small body of work to take home. 

Why not book this workshop as a gift? You can choose the Gift Ticket option at checkout. 

This workshop is unsuitable for children. 

Please come to Visitor Welcome and ask to be directed to the Education Room. 

All materials provided however participants may want to bring leaves, feathers or other interesting flat shapes to print with. 

There are stairs leading to the Education Room. 

If purchasing a Gift Ticket, you will be e-mailed a voucher in due course that can be passed on personally to the recipient. Please note you will receive our standard automated email confirmation in the first instance. 

For further information call the Bull Pen Gallery on 01579 352724, email gallerycotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk or visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele