Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park

About us

Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres Country Park on the Rame Peninsula, South East Cornwall.

Whether you are searching for a venue for a family outing or group visit, enthused by the magnificent Grade I Cornish gardens and famous historic house, combining your visit with a cruise of the River Tamar, looking for a civil wedding venue or viewing the national collection of camellias you are invited to come and explore, enjoy, learn its history or even dream awhile.

Mount Edgcumbe House was first built in the 1500s and was restored after World War Two. It is jointly owned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council and is one of the regions most popular historic tourist destinations.

The wider park is open year round, daily from 8am to dusk and is free to the public. The free area of the park includes the National Camellia Collection and the majority of the formal gardens.

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Experience Wonder Nights this festive season at Mount Edgcumbe

Amazing light shows, themed Wonderlands, mulled wine and even a surprise appearance from Father Christmas awaits.  There’s no better way to celebrate the festive season with those closest to you.

Click here to find out more and to get your hands on a 10% discount code.

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Event Schedule 2020

April
1 April (Wednesday) – House Open (Sunday to Thursday each week)
4 April – Friends Easter Egg Hunt 
10 to 13 April – Easter
10 April to 19 April – Merms Model Ships, Trains and Planes Display 

May
2 May – Gin Festival 
23 & 24 May – Green Man Event 
29 May to 31 May – The Southwest Paddle Fest 

June
6 & 7 June – Cremyll Maritime Festival 
13 & 14 June – Rum Festival 
19 to 21 June – Faery Festival 
28 June – Street Food Festival 

July
4 July – Gin Party 
6 to 9 July – Plymouth School Sports Partnership 
11 & 12 July – Proms 
18 July – Street Food Festival 
19 July – Ice Cream Festival 

August
2 August – Classic Car Rally 
8 August –Street Food Festival 
12 & 13 August – Plymouth Firework Displays 
29 August – Gin Summer Party 
30 August – Summer Fete 

September
5 & 6 September – Sealed Knot and Military Vehicle Trust 
12 September – Street Food Festival
13 September – Doggy Day Out
30 September - House Closed (Open every Sunday throughout the winter season)

October
17 October – Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Event 
25 October – Friends Halloween Hunt

November
27 to 30 November – Illuminate

December
12 & 13 December – Christmas Fayre 
17 December to January 2021 – Wonder Nights