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
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4 events,
Exhibition: Posters
Exhibition: Posters (14 September – 5 October) As part of Helston Makes It!, this exhibition showcases a selection of posters from our collection that are rarely seen on display.We will also be screening the new Cornish Life Stories video,...
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Get ready for a summer of crafty fun! Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, ‘One and All,’ all our workshops this summer will revolve around the theme ‘A Cornish sense of place’! Get your hands dirty by sculpting...
Women’s Self-Discovery Circle
Women’s Self-Discovery Circle
Women's Self-Discovery Circle (monthly circle) A safe space where you can prioritise Compassionate Self-Care, slow down & re-balance your body mind and spirit. We meet on the last Monday of the month
2 events,
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Wednesdays from 31 July to 14 August Morning and afternoon sessions each day £10 per child, including firing of one object Designed for children aged 5 to 11 to enjoy with a parent or guardian, Clay Trap's...
2 events,
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Get ready for a summer of crafty fun! Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, ‘One and All,’ all our workshops this summer will revolve around the theme ‘A Cornish sense of place’! Get your hands dirty by sculpting...
4 events,
Theatre: Aria After Dark
Theatre: Aria After Dark
Aria After Dark:A Soprano's Soirée Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 4th October 2024 Simone Hellier & Rico Gerber on piano An evening of classical soprano songs, beautiful piano music and opera arias, perfect for a delightful autumn...
5 events,
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Helston Farmers Market
Helston Farmers Market
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,...
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
CAST’s Saturday art sessions for eleven- to sixteen-year-olds are structured around engagement with a wide range of artists, many of whom have studios at or close links with CAST. Artist and learning specialist Kate Turner leads the Saturday...
Penrose ‘Fruit and Nut’ Family Walk
Penrose ‘Fruit and Nut’ Family Walk
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Penrose Hill car park taking in the parkland and woodland at Penrose. Led by volunteer walk leaders, we will be searching for and tyring to identify...
1 event,
Squashbox: Stones & Bones
Squashbox: Stones & Bones
Squashbox: Stones & Bones Helston Old Chapel 11am & 2pm 6th October 2024 "Slick, original and funny, 'Stones And Bones' is a one-man whirlwind tour of prehistoric Cornwall, and a must-see for all dinosaur lovers, young and...
2 events,
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Get ready for a summer of crafty fun! Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, ‘One and All,’ all our workshops this summer will revolve around the theme ‘A Cornish sense of place’! Get your hands dirty by sculpting...
2 events,
Penrose Social Walks with National Trust
Penrose Social Walks with National Trust
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in...
1 event,
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Wednesdays from 31 July to 14 August Morning and afternoon sessions each day £10 per child, including firing of one object Designed for children aged 5 to 11 to enjoy with a parent or guardian, Clay Trap's...
3 events,
Book Launch! Darkling, The Owl’s Song by Catherine Hyde
Book Launch! Darkling, The Owl’s Song by Catherine Hyde
An evening event, talk and reading to celebrate the publication of ‘Darkling, The Owl’s Song’ by prize-winning poet and artist, Catherine Hyde, published by Apollo, an imprint of Bloomsbury. 'This beautiful book with its gold flecked cover...
Book Launch! Darkling, The Owl’s Song by Catherine Hyde
Book Launch! Darkling, The Owl’s Song by Catherine Hyde
An evening event, talk and reading to celebrate the publication of ‘Darkling, The Owl’s Song’ by prize-winning poet and artist, Catherine Hyde, published by Apollo, an imprint of Bloomsbury. 'This beautiful book with its gold flecked cover...
Theatre: Dracula, the Vampyr
Theatre: Dracula, the Vampyr
Dracula, the Vampyr Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 10th October 2024 by David Mynne Beware. He is unearthed. He is coming. Keep your windows locked and gather the garlic! The team that brought you Canterbury Tales and A...
3 events,
Chatback At The Chapel
Chatback At The Chapel
Chatback at the Chapel! Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 11th October 2024 SproutSpoken does Helston! A night of open-mic spoken word with guest feature from Chris White. Book now After previous pop-ups in Bodmin, Looe and...
3 events,
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
CAST’s Saturday art sessions for eleven- to sixteen-year-olds are structured around engagement with a wide range of artists, many of whom have studios at or close links with CAST. Artist and learning specialist Kate Turner leads the Saturday...
Theatre: Can’t Wait To Leave
Theatre: Can’t Wait To Leave
Can't Wait To Leave Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 12th October 2024 written & directed by Stephen Leach and presented by Trevow Helston ★★★★★ "Excellent... will definitely resonate."~ LONDONTHEATRE1 Book now Fierce, razor-sharp, and uncompromisingly honest, Can't Wait...
1 event,
Music: Didjan
Music: Didjan
Didjan Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 13th October 2024 A fundraiser for a wonderful young person and her family who are overcoming cancer together. A duet of Cornish musicians and storytellers Book now Didjan are the duet...
2 events,
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Get ready for a summer of crafty fun! Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, ‘One and All,’ all our workshops this summer will revolve around the theme ‘A Cornish sense of place’! Get your hands dirty by sculpting...
1 event,
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Wednesdays from 31 July to 14 August Morning and afternoon sessions each day £10 per child, including firing of one object Designed for children aged 5 to 11 to enjoy with a parent or guardian, Clay Trap's...
0 events,
2 events,
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
CAST’s Saturday art sessions for eleven- to sixteen-year-olds are structured around engagement with a wide range of artists, many of whom have studios at or close links with CAST. Artist and learning specialist Kate Turner leads the Saturday...
0 events,
2 events,
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Get ready for a summer of crafty fun! Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, ‘One and All,’ all our workshops this summer will revolve around the theme ‘A Cornish sense of place’! Get your hands dirty by sculpting...
2 events,
Penrose Social Walks with National Trust
Penrose Social Walks with National Trust
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in...
3 events,
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Wednesdays from 31 July to 14 August Morning and afternoon sessions each day £10 per child, including firing of one object Designed for children aged 5 to 11 to enjoy with a parent or guardian, Clay Trap's...
Community: Gardening Sessions
Community: Gardening Sessions
Calling all green thumbs and community lovers! Join us for a session of volunteer gardening at Coronation Gardens Park. 🌱 You'll earn Tempo Time Credits for each hour you volunteer, redeemable for leisure activities across the...
Mor Sea Poetry
Mor Sea Poetry
Mor Sea Poetry Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 23rd October 2024 by Mor Poets presented by Trevow Helston Get ready to dive into the mesmerizing world of surf and sea poetry! Book now Join us for a...
0 events,
3 events,
Music: Jaclarabag
Music: Jaclarabag
Jaclarabag Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 25th October 2024 Book now A brand new collaboration between these 3 musicians, Jaclarabag bring you heartfelt, eclectic songs and tunes from across the world with a good dose of original material...
8 events,
CAST Cornwall: Golden October
CAST’s ‘Golden October’ weekend will celebrate the renewal of CAST’s roofs, with ‘Open Studios’ and a wealth of creative activity to join in with. The entire CAST building, including CAST Café and Clay Trap, will be open...
Autumn Half Term at Godolphin
Join us for the Autumn Half term, Saturday 26 October - Sunday 3 November, and find out more about apple harvest through the years at Godolphin and discover more about apple folklore this October half term. Enjoy...
Golden October at CAST
CAST’s ‘Golden October’ weekend will celebrate the renewal of CAST’s roofs, with ‘Open Studios’ and a wealth creative activity to join in with. The entire CAST building, including CAST Café and Clay Trap, will be open for...
CAST Open Studios
Join us for a special Open Studios event as part of CAST’s Golden October weekend, celebrating the renewal of our historic building. CAST’s artists will open their studio doors between 10am and 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, providing...
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
CAST Open Studios
CAST Open Studios
Join us for a special Open Studios event as part of CAST’s Golden October weekend, celebrating the renewal of our historic building. CAST’s artists will open their studio doors between 10am and 4pm on both Saturday and...
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
CAST’s Saturday art sessions for eleven- to sixteen-year-olds are structured around engagement with a wide range of artists, many of whom have studios at or close links with CAST. Artist and learning specialist Kate Turner leads the Saturday...
Music: Queenagers
Music: Queenagers
Queenagers Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 26th October 2024 by Scary Little Girls presented by Trevow Helston Menopausal mysteries leaked onto a stage near you! Book now “This show is an absolute light in the dark -...
5 events,
99p Films: Paved Paradise
99p Films: Paved Paradise
Breathe |watch| discuss | eat. Paved Paradise is a playful, Dutch documentary about the loss of biodiversity due to human agricultural land use.
5 events,
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Krafty Kids: Cornwall-inspired Clay Modelling
Get ready for a summer of crafty fun! Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, ‘One and All,’ all our workshops this summer will revolve around the theme ‘A Cornish sense of place’! Get your hands dirty by sculpting...
Women’s Self-Discovery Circle
Women’s Self-Discovery Circle
Women's Self-Discovery Circle (monthly circle) A safe space where you can prioritise Compassionate Self-Care, slow down & re-balance your body mind and spirit. We meet on the last Monday of the month
Candlelit Concert Will Keating
Candlelit Concert Will Keating
Candlelit Concert Will Keating & guests Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 28th October 2024“Cornish songs delivered with passion and presence, honesty and integrity.” ~ Harry Glasson Due to popular demand, Will Keating will be embarking on another Winter...
3 events,
Talk: ‘What Makes a Good (Cornish) Ghost Story?
Talk: ‘What Makes a Good (Cornish) Ghost Story?
In the run up to Halloween it seems a fitting time to think about telling ghost stories. We are thrilled that Marie Macneill, screen writer, senior lecturer at Falmouth University (Film and Television), and co-editor of the...
3 events,
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Clay Trap Summer Holiday Sessions
Wednesdays from 31 July to 14 August Morning and afternoon sessions each day £10 per child, including firing of one object Designed for children aged 5 to 11 to enjoy with a parent or guardian, Clay Trap's...
Community: Gardening Sessions
Community: Gardening Sessions
Calling all green thumbs and community lovers! Join us for a session of volunteer gardening at Coronation Gardens Park. 🌱 You'll earn Tempo Time Credits for each hour you volunteer, redeemable for leisure activities across the...
1 event,
4 events,
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Helston Farmers Market
Helston Farmers Market
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,...
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
Workshop: Saturday Art Club
CAST’s Saturday art sessions for eleven- to sixteen-year-olds are structured around engagement with a wide range of artists, many of whom have studios at or close links with CAST. Artist and learning specialist Kate Turner leads the Saturday...
2 events,
Squashbox: Shivers
Squashbox: Shivers
Squashbox: Shivers & Shadows Helston Old Chapel 11am & 2pm 3rd November 2024 Get ready to SHIVER, SHAKE, SHUDDER and SCREAM as Squashbox Theatre presents its HALLOWEEN show!Craig, your friendly host, has just inherited a creepy mansion...
