Welcome to Helston! Explore and discover things to do and places to visit in this historic market town in the heart of Cornwall, UK.
Helston is a special town where impressive heritage meets a modern community and a warm welcome.
A buzzing cultural events calendar and inspiring indoor and outdoor spaces mean there’s oodles of opportunities for fun and enjoyment for families, couples and friends.
Whether you stay for the day, linger longer or live here, we’re here to help you explore and discover more in Helston.
WHAT’S ON
Take a look at our Events Calendar to see what’s on in Helston
DISCOVER
Explore the cultural, historical and family friendly activities in Helston
COMMUNITY
Resources for Helstonians, clubs, organisations, community groups and more…
Walking Around Helston
The countryside around Helston is an amazing area to explore. Walks to the nearby coast, around Loe Pool or deep into the valleys and hills which wrap around the town provide great views, abundant nature and glimpses of the ancient heritage of South West Cornwall.
Discover Helston Magazine
Read our Discover Helston magazines online, a magazine by the local community, for the local community. Featuring local interest pieces, advertisements from local businesses and ideas for things to do in and around Helston.
HELSTON EVENTS CALENDAR
Events
Calendar of Events
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7 events,
On a single day in summer, one acre of wildflower meadow can contain 3 million flowers, producing 1kg of nectar sugar. That's enough to support nearly 96,000 honeybees per day. 97% of species-rich grassland has been lost...
Free
The Monday Create Space – Starting in January! Join us for a fun, friendly creative session where you can bring your own materials and projects or take part in weekly themed activities exploring different subjects and mediums.... 
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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12 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Come along and meet other people researching their family history, share and learn tips and find out more about how best to use Findmypast, a free library resource, to access records online. 
Join this creative group of like-minded individuals to share work and support each other in the writing process. |
9 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Need help with the NHS App or accessing other health services online? Join us at Helston Library for a Digital Help Session on Wednesday 28th May, from 1–4 PM. We’ll guide you through setting up the NHS...
Free
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5 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. Whether you’re chatting and sharing stories with your fellow... 
Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.
£6.00
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9 events,
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Free
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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8 events,
What is Penrose parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes...
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
A one-off session allowing you to have a go on the wheel and learn to pinch and coil your first pots! Perfect for beginners, families, as a gift, or a refresher and introduction to the studio if...
£50.00
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7 events,
Our Project Officer, Richard, will be out and about in the coming weeks at events around town speaking with the public about Helston's Town of Culture bid. You can catch him at - Old Cattle Market -...
Free
Forest bathing, mindfulness and wellbeing walks in Penrose, aim to connect you with nature and rewild your senses. A forest bathing session will help you unplug from technology and slow down, bringing you into the here and...
£30.00
It's a great way to guarantee that you can sell whatever the weather, we have the whole indoor space of The Old Cattle Market Community Hall and Hub or the car park outside. No need to book,...
Free
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5 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
The Monday Create Space – Starting in January! Join us for a fun, friendly creative session where you can bring your own materials and projects or take part in weekly themed activities exploring different subjects and mediums.... |
12 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Come along and meet other people researching their family history, share and learn tips and find out more about how best to use Findmypast, a free library resource, to access records online.
Join this creative group of like-minded individuals to share work and support each other in the writing process. |
14 events,
Would you like to shop online to save money? Would you like to be able to email friends and family? Would you like to look up a wide range of information instantly? If the answer is yes,... 
The aim of the course is to come away with a well fitted dress block (a basic dress pattern with fitted bodice, pencil skirt and fitted sleeve). Having your own block is so useful and essential for...
£220.00
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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5 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. Whether you’re chatting and sharing stories with your fellow...
Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.
£6.00
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8 events,
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Free
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
|
11 events,
What is Penrose parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes...
Our Project Officer, Richard, will be out and about in the coming weeks at events around town speaking with the public about Helston's Town of Culture bid. You can catch him at - Old Cattle Market -...
Free
A real community event, people come from all over the local area to stock up on the freshest local produce, be it potatoes dug that very morning to award winning pork pies still warm from the oven,... |
6 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Bring along proof of purchase of a lottery ticket or scratch card (hard copy or digital) and one lottery ticket or one scratch card = one free adult admission (accompanying children under 18 free). This is our...
Free
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The BritRock Film Tour is back for its 12th year! As a introduction to BASEMENT MEMBERSHIP we’ve lined up the very best new climbing and adventure films from the UK as well as a FREE BOULDERING EXPERIENCE—...
Free
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7 events,
Bring along proof of purchase of a lottery ticket or scratch card (hard copy or digital) and one lottery ticket or one scratch card = one free adult admission (accompanying children under 18 free). This is our...
Free
The Monday Create Space – Starting in January! Join us for a fun, friendly creative session where you can bring your own materials and projects or take part in weekly themed activities exploring different subjects and mediums....
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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9 events,
Come along and meet other people researching their family history, share and learn tips and find out more about how best to use Findmypast, a free library resource, to access records online.
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Bring along proof of purchase of a lottery ticket or scratch card (hard copy or digital) and one lottery ticket or one scratch card = one free adult admission (accompanying children under 18 free). This is our...
Free
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11 events,
Bring along proof of purchase of a lottery ticket or scratch card (hard copy or digital) and one lottery ticket or one scratch card = one free adult admission (accompanying children under 18 free). This is our...
Free
The aim of the course is to come away with a well fitted dress block (a basic dress pattern with fitted bodice, pencil skirt and fitted sleeve). Having your own block is so useful and essential for...
£220.00
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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6 events,
Bring along proof of purchase of a lottery ticket or scratch card (hard copy or digital) and one lottery ticket or one scratch card = one free adult admission (accompanying children under 18 free). This is our...
Free
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. Whether you’re chatting and sharing stories with your fellow... |
10 events,
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Free
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
|
6 events,
What is Penrose parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes...
Bring along proof of purchase of a lottery ticket or scratch card (hard copy or digital) and one lottery ticket or one scratch card = one free adult admission (accompanying children under 18 free). This is our...
Free
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
|
3 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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Live music from Tori Chilcott on Mothering Sunday.Sunday 15th March, 5pmFree entry |
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5 events,
The Monday Create Space – Starting in January! Join us for a fun, friendly creative session where you can bring your own materials and projects or take part in weekly themed activities exploring different subjects and mediums....
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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10 events,
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Come and join us for coffee and a natter to raise money for the Town Band. There will be a raffle, Bric-a-Brac, a bookshop and of course cake!
Free
Come along and meet other people researching their family history, share and learn tips and find out more about how best to use Findmypast, a free library resource, to access records online.
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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9 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
The aim of the course is to come away with a well fitted dress block (a basic dress pattern with fitted bodice, pencil skirt and fitted sleeve). Having your own block is so useful and essential for...
£220.00
|
5 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. Whether you’re chatting and sharing stories with your fellow...
Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.
£6.00
|
11 events,
A wondrous weekend including free drop-in workshops at CAST on Saturday 21 March – Grow a Spring Thing and Make a Clay Dragon. Helston Spring Thing returns for another vibrant weekend of making and doing in venues across Helston, organised by...
Free
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Free
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
|
10 events,
What is Penrose parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes...
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
About the event Discovering 42: Interactive Science Exhibition Back by popular demand — part of Helston Spring Thing Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2026 | 10am–4pm Book your arrival time — just £3 per person Last...
£3.00
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6 events,
Get outdoors and get fit with the Trust10 running trail through the countryside of Godolphin. Join a fun, free and friendly trail run around the beautiful Godolphin estate. Two loops of 5km with stunning views throughout. Trust10...
Free
About the event Discovering 42: Interactive Science Exhibition Back by popular demand — part of Helston Spring Thing Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2026 | 10am–4pm Book your arrival time — just £3 per person Last...
£3.00
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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6 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
The Monday Create Space – Starting in January! Join us for a fun, friendly creative session where you can bring your own materials and projects or take part in weekly themed activities exploring different subjects and mediums.... |
8 events,
Come along and meet other people researching their family history, share and learn tips and find out more about how best to use Findmypast, a free library resource, to access records online.
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Join this creative group of like-minded individuals to share work and support each other in the writing process. |
11 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
The aim of the course is to come away with a well fitted dress block (a basic dress pattern with fitted bodice, pencil skirt and fitted sleeve). Having your own block is so useful and essential for...
£220.00
|
7 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. Whether you’re chatting and sharing stories with your fellow...
-
Introduced by Hannah Stephens ‘Seldom if indeed ever has the screen been so successful in its approach to fantasy and extravaganza through flesh-and-blood. And if the Young in Heart to whom Metro dedicates the Mervyn LeRoy production...
£15.00
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10 events,
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Free
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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7 events,
What is Penrose parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes... 
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
|
4 events,
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
by Kick the Bucket You're warmly invited to our Death Café – a monthly gathering for open conversation about dying, death, grief, and bereavement. Comments from our last Death Cafe - "Relief in shared grief." "I felt... |
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7 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
The Monday Create Space – Starting in January! Join us for a fun, friendly creative session where you can bring your own materials and projects or take part in weekly themed activities exploring different subjects and mediums.... |
9 events,
Come along and meet other people researching their family history, share and learn tips and find out more about how best to use Findmypast, a free library resource, to access records online.
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
|
13 events,
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Would you like to shop online to save money? Would you like to be able to email friends and family? Would you like to look up a wide range of information instantly? If the answer is yes,...
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
|
7 events,
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. Whether you’re chatting and sharing stories with your fellow... |
10 events,
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Free
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
|
7 events,
What is Penrose parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes...
A real community event, people come from all over the local area to stock up on the freshest local produce, be it potatoes dug that very morning to award winning pork pies still warm from the oven,...
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
|
7 events,
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 5 - 27 April 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore...
£3.50
Forest bathing, mindfulness and wellbeing walks in Penrose, aim to connect you with nature and rewild your senses. A forest bathing session will help you unplug from technology and slow down, bringing you into the here and...
£30.00
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Free
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