Events

House re-opens 23 March to 30 September 2008.

Walk the Breakwater

May 2008 - date to be confirmed
Mount Edgcumbe Park

Not to be missed, contact the Friends early as this trip is always busy.

Organised by the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe.

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Dawn Chorus

10 May 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

Awaken to the delights of the avian world here at Mount Edgcumbe. Join our expert guide to experience the amazing sounds of dawn birdsong within the gardens of the estate.

Meeting at Barrow car park at 4.30am, the walk will take approximately 2 and half hours and finish off with breakfast and cost £6 per person. Suitable walking shoes and clothing is a must, and don't forget the binoculars! Numbers are restricted so booking is essential.

For further information telephone 01752 822236.

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St Lukes Tea @ 3

18 May 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

Mount Edgcumbe Park is holding a cream tea in support of St Luke's Tea @ 3 campaign being held throughout May. The event on Sunday 18 May from 1pm to 5pm will see a large marquee on the lawn in Mount Edgcumbe Park, with cream teas and other refreshments available.

There will be live entertainment by various artists including singer/songwriter Jill Cole, opera singer Matt Straw and Tamar Concert Choir. Entertainment will also include various stalls, children's entertainment, bouncy castle, chocolate fountain and a raffle with first prize being a horse-drawn carriage ride round Mount Edgcumbe.

Entry is free to the park. Tickets for the cream tea are £5 each (in advance or available on the day). Reduced entry into the house on the day when a cream tea has been purchased.

For advance tickets please contact Debbie Sweet on 01752 492 626.

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Going Bats at Mount Edgcumbe

31 May 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

Join us for a nocturnal adventure and let our colonies of bats be your guide. With rare species calling Mount Edgcumbe home you could be in for a real treat with this expedition.

Meeting on the terrace to the front of the house at 8pm, the walk will take approximately 2 to 3 hours and finish off with hot soup at a cost of £4 per person. Please make sure that you wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear for the walk. Due to limited spaces, booking is essential.

For further information telephone 01752 822 236.

Sorry this event is now sold out. Please keep watching this space, we may have another date later in the year.

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Captured in Oils

14 June 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with local artist Louise Courtnell to capture some of Cornwall’s most beautiful landscape in oils. Louise will work with you throughout the day giving advice, tips on your use of materials and hints on the painting techniques that have made her such a popular artist.

Meeting at Barn Pool Picnic area at 9.45am for a 10am start the course will run until 4pm. You should bring a canvas or board, easel, oil paints, brushes, white spirit, rags etc for your class. A light picnic lunch will be provided during the day. Places are strictly limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

For further information telephone 01752 822 236.

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Walk on the Wild Side

6 July 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

Take a guided walk around Mount Edgcumbe and see the delights on offer here. Our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the flora a fauna of the landscape, a little of the history of the surroundings you will be walking through as well as pointing out the abundance of wildlife that lives here.

Meeting at Maker car park at 10.30am you will make your way to the Barn Pool area of the park for a picnic lunch before working you way back through the east to the starting point. The excursion will take approximately 3 hours and cost £6 per person, spaces are limited so please book early.

For further information telephone 01752 822 236

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Music in the Park

20 July 2008 - tbc
Mount Edgcumbe Park

A lovely day out for all the family. Details of this event are yet to be confirmed, but keep checking this page for updates.

Organised by the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe.

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Classic Car Show and Fayre

3 August 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

This fantastic annual event is back again by popular demand. With a wide selection of original classic vehicles there's something here for the most avid fan. The fayre offers a variety of entertainment for all the family. More details are to be confirmed so keep checking the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe website for updates.

Organised by the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe.

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Military Vehicle Weekend

23 to 25 August 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

This popular event is back once again. The Cornish Military Vehicle Trust is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of military vehicles. The trust are happy to chat about their vehicles, uniforms and answer questions or just chat about wartime memories and experiences

Organised by the Cornish Military Vehicle Trust

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Mad about Moths

30 August 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

Over 2000 kinds of moth inhabit the British Isles, most of which you’ll only seen if you go trapping at night. Come and join our experts at this night time event and see what moths they can trap and identify, you never know we may find some rarities!

Meet at the park gates at Cremyll at 7.45pm, the event should last around 3 hours, tea and biscuits will be provided. Suitable shoes should be worn and bring some warm clothing it can get chilly during the night. The cost is £3 per person, but spaces are limited so booking is essential.

For further information telephone 01752 822236.

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Deer Walk in the Park

26 October 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

Take a guided walk through the Deer Park to see the locals up close and personal. With an experienced park ranger, everything you ever wanted to know about the deer in the park will be revealed.

Meeting at Maker car park at 10.30am, suitable walking shoes and outdoor clothing is essential. The walk will take approximately 2 hours and cost £3 per person. Booking is essential.

For further information telephone 01752 822236.

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Children's Halloween Event

31 October 2008
Mount Edgcumbe Park

Things that go bump in the night....this is a fun event for all the children, please keep an eye on the website for updates.

Organised by the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe.

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Christmas Fayre

13 and 14 December 2008
Mount Edgcumbe House

Information to be confirmed, for further information telephone 01752 822 236.

Keep checking, more events are on the way!

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