Mount Edgcumbe Events 2008

Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park is host to many events throught the year - please find more information below:

Camellia Walk - 8 March and 22 March 2008
This is an opportunity to join the Curator of the National Collection of Camellias, held by Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, on a conducted tour of the collection which currently numbers approximately 1000 cultivators. Meeting at Barrow car park at 11am, the walk will take approximately 2 hours and costs £3 per person. Suitable walking shoes and clothing is a must on this outdoor adventure. Due to limited space, booking is essential.
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Children's Easter Egg Hunt - 16th March 2008
Ever popular, this annual event is fun for all the family.
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Walk the Breakwater - May 2008 - date to be confirmed
Not to be missed, contact the Friends early as this trip is always busy.
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Dawn Chorus - 10 May 2008
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.
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Going Bats at Mount Edgcumbe - 31 May 2008
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.
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Captured in Oils - 14th June
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 10 am star. Tthe course will run until 4 pm and costs £20 per person. 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.
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Walk on the Wild Side - 6 July 2008
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.
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Music in the Park - 20th July 2008 - to be confirmed
A lovely day out for all the family. Details of this event are yet to be confirmed, but keep checking this page for updates.
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Classic Car Show and Fayre - 3 August 2008
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.
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23-25 August - Military Vehicle Weekend
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 reminisce about wartime memories and experiences.
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30 August – Mad about Moths
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 3hrs, 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.
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Deer Walk in the Park - 26 October 2008
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.
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Children's Halloween Event - 31st October 2008
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.
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Christmas Fayre - 13 and 14 December 2008
Information to be confirmed.

Keep checking, more events are on the way!

Dates

Camellia Walk 08/03/2008 - 22/03/2008

Children's Easter Egg Hunt 16/03/2008

Dawn Chorus 10/05/2008

Going Bats at Mount Edgcumbe 31/05/2008

Captured in Oils 14/06/2008

Walk on the Wild Side 06/07/2008

Music in the Park - TBC 20/07/2008

Classic Car Show and Fayre 03/08/2008

Military Vehicle Weekend 23/08/2008 - 25/08/2008

Deer Walk in the Park 26/08/2008

Mad about Moths 30/08/2008

Children's Halloween Event 31/10/2008

Christmas Fayre - TBC 13/12/2008 - 14/12/2008