Tamar Grow Local and Saltram House will be celebrating the summer in true English country fete style on the weekend of 26th and 27th July in the grounds of the beautiful 18th century estate in Plymouth.
Over 50 food producers, artists and makers will be heading to Saltram over the weekend for the Summer Fete which will showcase local food, drink and crafts made in Cornwall and Devon.
There will also be masses of family entertainment on offer including traditional fete games, juggling workshops, a programme of talks taking place in Saltram’s Grade II listed Orangery with...
Enjoy a talk by art historian, Cath Wallace which includes all the main characters from 'Summer in February - the Jonathan Smith novel which was made into a film in 2013. Set in Cornwall in the early 20th century, 'Summer in February' focuses on a group of Bohemian artists called the Lamorna Group. The group included Laura Knight and a touring exhibition of her work will be on display here from the National Portrait Gallery, London from 1 March to 10 May 2014.
A free screening of the 'Summer in February' film will take place from 1.30pm on Saturday 15 March 2014. Admission to the...
Listen as Rachel Hunt, House and Collections Manager from Cotehele, National Trust talks about the challenges of preserving and encouraging visitors to engage with Cothele’s amazing historic tapestries on a limited budget with limited time.
Admission is free (suggested donation £2). Tickets must be booked in advance by calling 01752 304774 or collecting in person from the Museum's Welcome Desk. Any unreserved tickets will be available on the day. For the enjoyment of all attendees we will not admit latecomers if the gallery is full or very busy.
