Welcome to Helston
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 or linger longer, we’re here to help you explore and discover more in Helston.
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Latest News
Helston Stilt Walkers have a higher purpose!
As Helston high street burst back into life this week Helston Town Council has teamed up with Cornwall Council to add an extra bit of fun to the towns streets on Friday 23rd April. Pop into Helston…
Wendron Leats and Helston Kennels
‘On Thursday 18th March Helston and District Museum of Cornish Life (HDMCL) launched a virtual exhibition showcasing the Wendron Leats and Helston Kennels exhibition. The exhibition is designed to raise awareness of: i) the heritage and amazing engineering…
Helston Awarded £100,000 Town Vitality Funding
Helston has secured funding from Cornwall Council’s Town Centre Revitalisation Fund to help develop projects aimed at regenerating the town centre. The funding bid was developed by Helston CIC working with local Cornwall Councillors, Helston Town Council…
Higher Beings Circus hits the Streets of Helston
Stilt walkers in Cornish-themed costumes from Higher Beings Circus will be doing high street walkabouts (on stilts, weather and terrain permitting) in Helston town centre on Thursday 3 December. If you would like to see them they…