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

Cyclists at Penrose in Helston

DISCOVER

Explore the cultural, historical and family friendly activities in Helston

Helston Town Band at CAST

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.

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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.

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HELSTON EVENTS CALENDAR

Calendar of Events

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10 events,

Exhibition – Hecete’s Journey

BEING JOHN SMITH

Minibeast May Half Term at Godolphin

LES MISÉRABLES “LET THE PEOPLE SING”

11 events,

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Talk: Cornish Innovation

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Skillywidden

6 events,

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NHS Digital Help Sessions

8 events,

16 events,

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Latin Dance Lessons

6 events,

6 events,

- Event Series

Helston Repair Café

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Sam O’Shanty

4 events,

7 events,

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Penrose Social Walks

- Event Series

Life-drawing at 42

3 events,

- Event Series

Song Time

4 events,

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Junkies

10 events,

13 events,

Godolphin House Open

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CAST Saturday Art Club

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CAST Saturday Art Club

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Arlodhes A Shalott

8 events,

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Bark in the Park

6 events,

8 events,

- Event Series

Life-drawing at 42

10 events,

Drolla Story Telling Bench Exhibition

- Event Series

Song Time

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Macbeth

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The Green Knight but Gay

7 events,

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John Smith | Artist’s Talk

10 events,

10 events,

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CAST Saturday Art Club

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CAST Saturday Art Club

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Pride & Prejudice

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Murder Mystery Evening

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80’s Night

5 events,

6 events,

8 events,

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Penrose Social Walks

5 events,

- Event Series

Song Time

5 events,

12 events,

- Event Series

Helston Valuation Day

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Will Keating & friends

13 events,

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Pottery Taster Session

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CAST Saturday Art Club

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CAST Saturday Art Club

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Make Music Day

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Live Music – Preparation H

5 events,

6 events,

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Romeo & Juliet

7 events,

5 events,

- Event Series

Song Time

- Event Series

Henleys Quiz

4 events,

9 events,

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Resting Place

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Around the World in Eighty Days

8 events,

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Pattern Hacking

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Helston Pride Picnic

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Summer Concert

6 events,

- Event Series

Car Boot Sale

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Tea in a Tent

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Civic Sunday

5 events,

6 events,

- Event Series

Life-drawing at 42

- Event Series

Life-drawing at 42

5 events,

- Event Series

Song Time

- Event Series

Make a Trouser Block

- Event Series

Sewing Social

3 events,

7 events,

8 events,

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SELECTED 15 | LOOPED SCREENINGS

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

6 events,

- Event Series

Helston Repair Café

Junkies

Macbeth

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