Festival of Blossom at Cotehele | 26–29 April 2024

Discover the orchards at Cotehele brimming with blossom, games, nature discoveries, picnics and more
Apple tree blossom. Image credit: Ross Hoddinott, National Trust – Cotehele

Apple tree blossom. Image credit: Ross Hoddinott, National Trust – Cotehele

  • Cotehele, St Dominick near Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6TA

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This spring the National Trust is celebrating the beauty of blossom at Cotehele with the Festival of Blossom from 26–29 April. A special programme of blossom themed events and activities will also take place across the entire Tamar Valley. 
Come to Cotehele and relax with a blossom picnic, try your hand at lawn games, write a blossom inspired haiku, and enjoy a whole host of blossom themed events.
When you visit, become a citizen scientist and use the photography stations to track the progress of the blossom as it spreads from the cherry orchard to the old and mother orchards. Share your photos using #Cotehele and #Blossomwatch.

🌸 Sunday 28 April (10:00–16:00): Blossom Bioblitz 🌸

Visit Cotehele today and join a Blossom Bioblitz as you take a closer look at the mother orchard with experts from the University of Plymouth. 
Staff and students from the School of Biological and Marine Sciences will be highlighting the importance of blossom to biodiversity and working with visitors to explore the different species that rely on it. See how much wildlife you can spot, uncover a hidden world of amazing orchard wildlife and help us build a picture of this amazing habitat.
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Please note that while the Festival of Blossom events are free, normal admission to Cotehele applies. 

Visit the above link for full details or contact sw.customerenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk for any queries.

Apple tree blossom. Image credit: Laura Jarman, National Trust – Cotehele
Apple tree. Credit: Laura Jarman, National Trust – Cotehele
Old orchard apple blossom. Image credit: Rich Burrow, National Trust – Cotehele
Old orchard apple blossom. Credit: Rich Burrow, National Trust – Cotehele

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