Local Events

Help the Cotehele gardeners get ready for spring by completing nature activities around the garden.

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

Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 February 2025, 10am to 4pm 

It’s time for the family to get out in the garden! Come and try out the Little Gardener’s trail. 

Even in the winter there are so many things to do to keep the gardens looking tidy and the Cotehele gardeners need your help. 

Become a Little Gardener and complete activities such as sowing seeds, flower counts, smelling herbs and using wheelbarrows to help the garden get ready for spring. 

Pick up a trail sheet and pencil from Visitor Welcome.

  

Our gardeners work in all weathers, so please come prepared.  

This activity takes place in our gardens where there are some steps and narrow archways. Our full access statement can be found on our homepage.

 

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

Are you or someone you know getting married? Then don’t miss our Free Wedding Fair!

 

Explore and experience how your wedding day could look, see our rooms dressed for your big day and chat with suppliers.

If you haven’t chosen your venue yet, this is the perfect opportunity to see what China Fleet Country Club can do for you. Our experienced and friendly wedding team will be on hand to discuss your big day.

FREE ENTRY
FREE PARKING

Calling all Musicians and performers!

All ages welcome – young (including under 18’s) and older. 

Thursday 27th February from 6.30pm @ The Old School, Stoke Climsland, PL17 8NY

This event is free to attend but please book to ensure your place! 

Bar, soft drinks and homemade pasties available. 

Donations welcome to help with the upkeep of the Old School.

Located in the heart of Tavistock, within the thriving market complex, Butchers Hall hosts Tavistock Arts Market, a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented, local artists, designers and makers.  Free admission.

Join us at The Old School Community Centre, Stoke Climsland near Callington, for a 2 course dinner (authentic Malaysian curry) cooked by our in-house chef followed by Rhythm & Blues performed by the superb Mighty Howlers.

Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Dinner will be served at 7.30pm and the band will start playing at 8.30pm. 

Please let us know any dietary requirements when booking.   

Tickets (including 2 course meal): £20 adult, £16 under 18’s

To book: contact the Old School Office 01579 370493 or book online: https://buytickets.at/stokeclimslandcommunityproject/1524438

All proceeds help maintain The Old School Community Centre for all to enjoy. 

The Mighty Howlers: Roaring rhythm & blues

Their tough, high energy, performances have proved to be very popular with both the dance crowd and the blues purists. Those members of the audience who would not have considered themselves devotees of Blues Music at the start of the evening, tend to be wholly converted by the time The Mighty Howlers have completed their roaring sets!

With over 150 combined years of gigging experience behind them, Morgen, Colin, Terry and Justin have played with many bands over the years, spanning a wide variety of music genres from Rockabilly, Rock Classic and Rock Blues. They have a history of playing together from way back in the 1990’s with many influences on their music. The majority of The Mighty Howlers songs have been written by Morgen over a period of many years. The experience of the other musicians has allowed a rich and punchy sound to be developed, resulting in the music heard by their large audiences today.

Previous hook-ups include Morgen and Justin in Me and The Devil as well as The Mo’ Slim Stompers. Colin and Morgen in Black Cat Bone. Terry and Colin in Overdrawn, plus many more. Other bands they have been a part of include…. Transam, The Flat Caps

Their main influences today are Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker, 50’s Rhythm & Blues, Dr Feelgood, to name but a few.

For more information about the band visit https://www.themightyhowlers.co.uk/

Held at Tavistock Town Hall in the centre of Tavistock, the Wedding Fair will feature a wide selection of local wedding providers.  Open from 10am to 4pm, free admission.

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!

You can contact our friendly and experienced Weddings team on 01822 613221 or email [email protected] 

We invite you to join us for our first Wedding Show of 2025 in collaboration with Art of Weddings and Eeek!

Designed with couples in mind, our Wedding Show will allow you to connect with wedding experts and up to 30 award-winning suppliers, that will leave you feeling inspired as you plan your dream wedding day.

Tour Pentillie at your own pace, exploring the timeless reception rooms and luxurious bedrooms. Then wander through our breathtaking grounds that lead to the riverside.

No matter where you are in your wedding planning journey, don’t miss this opportunity to discover all Pentillie has to offer, and connect with suppliers who turn wedding dreams into reality.

Everyone is welcome to attend and with FREE entry, this event is your ultimate wedding resource!

Located in Tavistock’s Butchers Hall in the thriving market complex, the Book Fair hosts a number of local authors, illustrators etc.  Open from 9am to 4pm and free admission.

The Two Bridges Hotel is your gorgeously romantic Dartmoor 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 on 01822 892300.

Explore 55 acres of historic woodland gardens, enjoy some delicious treats and join us for a spring Garden Open Day in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). 

Wander through the gardens and soak in those stunning countryside views from the terrace to the riverside where BBC One’s Beyond Paradise is filmed! 

You’ll also be able to join us inside the Castle from 12noon until 4pm to enjoy some delicious cakes, freshly brewed Owen’s Coffee, and tea.

Tickets: 

Garden entry is priced at £7.50 per person. Under 16’s go free, and dogs are welcome on short leads!

All of the money raised from the garden entry fee will go directly to the charity. 

For more information and to get your tickets in advance visit our website or emails [email protected] 

There’s murder in the air! Can you unravel the clues and point a finger at the culprit? Enjoy a night out with a difference, with fine food, good company, and a dastardly plot. A delicious four course dinner, with an unfolding murder-mystery plot as the evening goes on.

Make a night of it, with a stay in one of our comfortable and characterful rooms.

Friday 4th April 2025
£75 per person
or from £160 per person to include Murder Mystery Dinner, accommodation and breakfast.

Located in the heart of Tavistock, within the thriving market complex, Butchers Hall hosts Tavistock Arts Market, a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented, local artists, designers and makers.  Free admission.

Roadford Lake Easter holiday activities programme

Roadford Lake Activity Centre, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, PL16 0JL Email – [email protected] 

Telephone – 01409 211507  

‘Have a go’ sessions 

Kids multi-activity day (Friday 11 April)

Hire our equipment

Launch your own kit

Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore

Play area

Cafe

Extend your stay and camp

Roadford Lake is the perfect place to visit this Easter! Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, winging and paddleboarding. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

See the full programme and book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-easter-holiday-activities-programme

Explore how Easter has been celebrated through time at Antony.

Discover the connections between Easter, archery, dancing, kite flying and egg rolling with activities inspired by Easter celebrations over time and across the world.

The trail takes place from 12noon until 4.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8-24 April and additionally on Friday 18, Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April.

Come along with the whole family and explore the beautiful garden of Antony.

Prices are normal admission plus £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

For further information call 01752812191, email [email protected] or visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/antony.

A free interactive presentation led by Tim Payne (City Bees) who cares for the beehives at Antony. Learn more about the lives of bumble, solitary, and honey bees, exploring their lives, our dependence on them, and their amazing skills.

Normal admission applies.

Antony is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12noon until 5pm (House open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm – last admission at 4pm). 

Prebooking not required. 

For more information contact us on: 01752812191, email [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/antony.

Enjoy spring time blooms, riverside walks, and support an incredible charity…

Join us as we open our 55 acres of woodland gardens on Sunday 13th April 2025 from 11am until 5pm in aid of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). 

Wander through the gardens and soak in those stunning countryside views, from the terraces to the riverside where BBC One’s Beyond Paradise is filmed! 

You’ll also be able to join us inside the Castle from 12noon until 4pm to enjoy some delicious cakes, freshly brewed Owen’s Coffee, and tea. 

Tickets:

Garden entry is priced at £7.50 per person. Under 16’s go free, and dogs are welcome on short leads!

All of the money raised from the garden entry fee will go directly to the charity. 

For more information and to get your tickets in advance, visit our website or email [email protected].

Step into in Spring at our Spring Fair on the 17th to 19th April 2025, 9am to 4pm and free admission.  Come and along and see a number of local artisan trades in leatherwork, textiles, art, crafts etc.  Located in Butchers Hall in Tavistock as part of our thriving market complex.

A free interactive presentation led by Tim Payne (City Bees) who cares for the beehives at Antony. Learn more about the lives of bumble, solitary, and honey bees, exploring their lives, our dependence on them, and their amazing skills.

Normal admission applies.

Antony is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12noon until 5pm (House open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm – last admission at 4pm). 

Prebooking not required. 

For more information contact us on: 01752812191, email [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/antony.

A Mediterranean inspired pop-up shared dining experience at The Voting Tree, Bere Alston from Birland Feasts. Pre-booking online essential.  Stay at Birland Cottage that evening and get £10 cash back.

Step into a world where classical elegance meets the energy of rock, indie, and pop. This is an experience that blends musical genres and eras with a unique steampunk flair. Get ready to be transported into a realm of gears, gadgets, and unforgettable melodies from five decades of iconic music, all bathed in the warm glow of vintage Edison bulbs.

£19 tickets. Standing

Call for seated tickets

Located in the heart of Tavistock, within the thriving market complex, Butchers Hall hosts Tavistock Arts Market, a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented, local artists, designers and makers.  Free admission.

Soak in the seasonal blooms as you stroll through 55 acres of historic woodland gardens, and support the Saltash Community Kitchen at our Garden Open Day on Sunday 18th May 2025 form 11am until 5pm. 

Wander through the gardens and soak in those stunning countryside views from the terraces to the riverside where BBC One’s Beyond Paradise is filmed!

You’ll also be able to join us inside the Castle from 12noon until 4pm to enjoy some delicious cakes, freshly brewed Owen’s Coffee and tea. 

Tickets:

Garden entry is priced at £7.50 per person. Under 16’s go free, and dogs are welcome on short leads! 

All of the money raised from the garden entry fee with go directly to the charity. 

For more information and to get your tickets in advance, visit our website or email [email protected].

Running alongside the Tavistock Country Garden Show, Butchers Hall is located within the thriving market complex and is open 9am to 4pm and free admission.

Multi award-winning outdoor theatre company Illyria, celebrate Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship and laughter to Pentillie Castle this summer with a performance of ‘The Wind in the Willows’. 

We invite you to lay down a rug, admire the far-reaching views across the Tamar Valley, and enjoy those extra hours of sunshine at this open-air performance. 

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Synopsis… 

Timid Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes summer picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad announces his latest in a long line of extravagant obsessions: a gypsy caravan. Generous Toad. Exciting Toad. Only-A-Tiny-Bit-Boastful Toad. 

The Riverbankers console themselves with the fact that he cannot possibly get any worse – until, bewitched by the roar of a motor-car and the screech of burning tyres, he does. The other animals resolve to save him from himself – but can they teach him even a jot of restraint AND help him evict the opportunistic stoats and weasels who have taken over his ancestral pile? 

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Tickets: 

Adult: £18.00

Child: £10.00

Family: £50 (2 adults & 2 children)

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FAQ’s 

Food: to be announced soon! 

Timings: Gardens open from 5:30pm, performance begins at 7pm 

Seating: Please bring low backed seating or a picnic rug, and dress up warmly. 

The Weather: The performance will go ahead in all but the very worse weather, so please wear suitable clothing. Ticket holders will be contacted with any updates. 

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For more information, please call the Pentillie office on 01579 350044 or email [email protected].

Located in the heart of Tavistock, within the thriving market complex, Butchers Hall hosts Tavistock Arts Market, a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented, local artists, designers and makers.  Free admission.

Wood fired oven Feast at this beautiful Tamar Valley medieval farmstead. Enjoy four courses of fantastic food, with the option of a stroll through the farm down to the river and/or cocktails in the courtyard before you eat. Bar available or BYOB. £48 per person, with pre-booking online essential at the link below.

Our Makers Market is open on the 20th and 21st June, 9am to 4pm and free admission.  Come and along and see a number of local artisan makers in leatherwork, textiles, art, crafts etc.  Located in Butchers Hall in Tavistock as part of our thriving market complex.

The Two Bridges Hotel is your gorgeously romantic Dartmoor 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 on 01822 892300.

Located in the heart of Tavistock, within the thriving market complex, Butchers Hall hosts Tavistock Arts Market, a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented, local artists, designers and makers.  Free admission.

Wood fired oven Feast at this beautiful Tamar Valley medieval farmstead. Enjoy four courses of fantastic food, with the option of a stroll through the farm down to the river and/or cocktails in the courtyard before you eat. Bar available or BYOB. £48 per person, with pre-booking online essential at the link below.

There’s murder in the air! Can you unravel the clues and point a finger at the culprit? Enjoy a night out with a difference, with fine food, good company, and a dastardly plot. A delicious four course dinner, with an unfolding murder-mystery plot as the evening goes on.

Make a night of it, with a stay in one of our comfortable and characterful rooms.

Friday 11th July 2025
£75 per person
or from £170 per person to include Murder Mystery Dinner, accommodation and breakfast

Join in Le Pique-nique at this stunning location on the Bere Peninsula! A four course meal featuring a charcoal grill, with the opportunity to walk through the vines beforehand and hear all about the history of the winery. Bar with Tamar Valley Vineyard wines and cider, plus local beer and soft drinks. £40 per person and pre-booking online essential at the link below.