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Cockington CourtCockington Court Craft Centre & Country Park

Cockington Court Craft Centre is a 17th century manor house and studios set within 460 acres of beautiful country park. The Court, Sea Change Studios and Stable Yard are home to over 20 highly skilled craft-workers, all of whom can be seen demonstrating their skills as you tour their studios.

Also when you visit don't forget to pop into the Kitchen Gallery in the Court.

Our ambition for the Centre is to make it a must visit destination and centre of excellence for Crafts and Creativity.

Our craftsmen and women are:

In the Sea Change Studios.....
Sally Jubb Textiles - Textile conservation, art & craft
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen shop - high quality crafts for sale
Gareth Evans - The Guilder
Paul Tout - Furniture Maker
Cockington Chocolate Company - Mmmmm
Luke Ashby - Jeweller
Hamble and Jemima - Textiles
Gail Trezise - Ceramics
Marc Heaton - Artist/Sculptor
Mads Vintage - Upcycled & Restored Vintage Fashion
Cathy Hilton Artisan - Paper Sculptures

In the Stable Yard.....
Diana Tregaskes - Mixed media floral and landscape artist
Ourglass - Glass blowers
Deborah Treliving - Artist Print maker
Rex Latham - Blacksmith
Jack Bowman - Cockington Rocking Horse Company
Kathy Dyke - Leather Artisan

In the Manor House.....
Derek Haywood & Craig Long - Cockington Gallery
Cockington Tea Rooms

Each are happy to talk about their craft and to take commissions.

The grounds around the Court are also full of interest. Behind the house are the peaceful walled Rose Garden and Organic Art Garden, the latter being a treasure-trove of useful tips and ideas on wildlife-friendly gardening and successful vegetable-growing. Walks and ancient paths lead from the Court all around the estate and these are well-signposted; walking & cycling leaflets are also available inside Cockington Court.

Cockington Court Craft Centre is open all year round and entry is free of charge.

2013 Events

March 31st - April 1st
Easter Activities - Easter egg trail, bonnet & card making

May 10th - 11th
Ceramics Festival

July 14th
A static Display of Vintage Motorcyles with the Vintage Motorcycle Club

August 7th
Cockington Fayre

August 15th
Illyria Theatre Performance - As You Like It by Shakespear

August 23rd
Illyria Theatre Performance - Babe The Sheep Pig by Dick King-Smith, adapted by David Wood

September 15th
Agatha Christie Festival - Murder, Mystery & Suspense at Cockington Court
Murder Mystery Trail around Cockington, Face Painting, Fancy Dress, Fun and Games

October 20th
Big Draw

Oct 27th - November 3rd
Halloween Festival - Spooky Face Paining and Arts and Crafts activities

December 8th
Christmas Fayre - Mulled Wine & Mince Pies, Santa's Grotto, Carol singing

View my website http://www.cockingtoncourt.org/welcome.php

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Call for 3D Craft Workers looking for purpose build studio space / <span>Tue 21st May 2013</span>Call for 3D Craft Workers looking for purpose build studio space / Tue 21st May 2013

Sea Change and Stable Yard Studio Space Available for 3D Craft Workers Cockington Court Craft Centre received £2.85 million funding to treble the n...

After School Craft Classes at Cockington Court / <span>Wed 10th Apr 2013</span>After School Craft Classes at Cockington Court / Wed 10th Apr 2013

After School Craft Classes at Cockington Court Tuesdays from 4.15 to 5.45 Cathy Hilton is offering a group of young arts and crafts enthusiasts...

Submissions wanted for Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court / <span>Mon 28th Jan 2013</span>Submissions wanted for Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court / Mon 28th Jan 2013

Applications are invited for this new Ceramics Festival, funded by Arts Council England, which will take place on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 May on the...

Exhibition/Gallery Space available to hire at Cockington Court / <span>Fri 7th Sep 2012</span>Exhibition/Gallery Space available to hire at Cockington Court / Fri 7th Sep 2012

In addition to our Kitchen Gallery exhibition space, we are offering a unique new ‘pop up’ exhibition/gallery space in the Sea Change studio area for ...

Studio Space available at Cockington Court / <span>Thu 6th Sep 2012</span>Studio Space available at Cockington Court / Thu 6th Sep 2012

CALL FOR 3D CRAFTWORKERS LOOKING FOR PURPOSEBUILT STUDIO SPACE IN TORBAY/SOUTH DEVON Cockington Court Craft Centre received £2.85 million funding ...

My Events

Cockington Court Photography Competition / <span>Wed 11th Jul 2012</span> to <span>Wed 12th Jun 2013</span> <span>(11 months)</span>Cockington Court Photography Competition / Wed 11th Jul 2012 to Wed 12th Jun 2013 (11 months)

We are holding monthly guided photography tours of Cockington Court Craft Centre and Country Park. Our aim is to find the most stunning photographs f...

Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court / <span>Fri 10th</span> to <span>Sat 11th May 2013</span> <span>(2 days)</span>Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court / Fri 10th to Sat 11th May 2013 (2 days)

Friday 10 and Saturday 11 May 2013, 10am - 5pm The first ever Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court celebrates the best in national and regional cont...

Buried Treasure Hidden Depths / <span>Tue 26th Mar</span> to <span>Tue 30th Apr 2013</span> <span>(1 month)</span>Buried Treasure Hidden Depths / Tue 26th Mar to Tue 30th Apr 2013 (1 month)

A Mixed Media and Textiles Exhibition. ROC Creative is the south west’s most exciting arts, media and education project. ROC Creative is based a...

Easter Activities at Cockington Court Craft Centre / <span>Sun 31st Mar</span> to <span>Mon 1st Apr 2013</span> <span>(2 days)</span>Easter Activities at Cockington Court Craft Centre / Sun 31st Mar to Mon 1st Apr 2013 (2 days)

Come and have fun making Easter Bonnets and follow our egg trail Free family workshop Sunday 31st March 11-4pm Resource room Sea Change Studios...

Half-Term Havoc with The Scrapstore! / <span>Tue 19th</span> to <span>Wed 20th Feb 2013</span> <span>(2 days)</span>Half-Term Havoc with The Scrapstore! / Tue 19th to Wed 20th Feb 2013 (2 days)

Ali-way Scrapstore will be running FREE children's craft activities at Cockington Court Craft Centre on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th February betwe...

My Opportunities

Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court, Outreach Co-ordinator / <span>Mon 12th Nov 2012</span>Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court, Outreach Co-ordinator / Mon 12th Nov 2012

May 2013 will see the very first Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court, thanks to a successful funding bid to Arts Council England. As such, we ar...

Ceramics Festival Co-ordinator (PT freelance) / <span>Mon 12th Nov 2012</span>Ceramics Festival Co-ordinator (PT freelance) / Mon 12th Nov 2012

May 2013 will see the very first Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court, thanks to a successful funding bid to Arts Council England. As such, we ar...

My Videos

Rex the BlacksmithRex the Blacksmith

Rex Latham demonstrates the blacksmiths skills at Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay http://www.cockingtoncourt.org

Milkshake Monkey visits Our Glass at Cockington Court Milkshake Monkey visits Our Glass at Cockington Court

Our Glass, handmade glass specialists, at Cockington Court Craft Centre http://www.cockingtoncourt.org

Milkshake Monkey meets Jack the Toy MakerMilkshake Monkey meets Jack the Toy Maker

Jack Bowman, rocking horses maker, at Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay http://www.cockingtoncourt.org

My Reviews

Reviewed 17th May 2012

Vera Stride

Vera StrideA great place to visit for all ages. The grounds are beautiful all year and the excellent work in the craft studios.

Reviewed 17th May 2009

Deborah Treliving

Deborah TrelivingA walk in Cockington Court Country Park is to be recommended in any season. Spring at Cockington is lovely: the rhododendron at the gatehouse has been magnificent. The park is loved by us all and is an inspiration to artists, craftworkers and poets. The walk up the valley from the seafront, through the water meadows is beautiful, as are the paths and bridleways radiating up the valley from Cockington.

Reviewed 11th Nov 2008

Derek Hayward

Cockington is a wonderful place to visit with a vibrant craft community open all year free entry. For more information see www.cockingtoncourt.info

Reviewed 9th Nov 2008

DIANA TREGASKES

After taking a walk in the wonderful grounds of Cockington Court, you are also given the chance to visit the 10 craft studios in the Court and Stable-yard, where you will find three different Artists, a Rocking Horse maker and Glassblowers to mention just a few.