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
Calendar of Events
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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,
Man Down: Men’s Mental Health Support Group
Man Down: Men’s Mental Health Support Group
https://www.mandown-cornwall.co.uk/calendar ]Free to attend - nothing to book - just turn up. Completely confidential and non-judgmental peer support in a male environment. Share or just listen – it's up to you. No pressure, no obligation. Helston Fortnightly on TUESDAYS 7...
1 event,
Helston Café Polyglot
Helston Café Polyglot
Café Polyglot is a club for people who love foreign languages and would like to practise speaking them with other like-minded people. There are no fees and it is not necessary to be a good linguist, we...
0 events,
1 event,
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...
0 events,
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...
0 events,
1 event,
Ceramics Winter Decorations Workshop in Godolphin House
Ceramics Winter Decorations Workshop in Godolphin House
Feather, swirl, comb and paint with slips and oxides to make a collection 8 ceramic winter decorations, under the expert guidance of potters from The Leach Pottery in St.Ives. Workshops take place in the Entrance Hall of...
6 events,
Wreath Making
Wreath Making
Get your front door in the festive spirit at our wreath making workshop. All materials supplied, all proceeds donated to Kernow Education Arts Parternshiop (KEAP), an and arts, community and education charity that encourages a love of...
Squashbox: The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness!
Squashbox: The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness!
Squashbox: The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness! Helston Old Chapel 4.30pm & 6.30pm 6th December 2024 "Thanks for the best hours entertainment I’ve had in many a year. Laugh? I nigh on split myself in two...
Spirit Messages: An Evening of Artists’ Film
Spirit Messages: An Evening of Artists’ Film
Supper from 6pm, screening and talk from 7pm Standard tickets including supper in the Café, £15 Low income and student tickets available Booking essential: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLNDXB8E61SVC/checkout/7K3HUOQ33RMXMMC664ZQKHAH?utm_source=CAST%20mailing%20list&utm_campaign=9fb9a94685-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_04_28_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_01aff352ba-9fb9a94685-444606452 CAST are delighted to welcome Alice Butler, co-founder of the prominent Dublin-based...
Wreath-Making at The Bookshop
Wreath-Making at The Bookshop
Get your front door in the festive spirit at our wreath making workshop. All materials supplied, all proceeds donated to Kernow Education Arts Partnership (KEAP), an arts, community and education charity that encourages a love of creative...
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...
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,...
0 events,
3 events,
Man Down: Men’s Mental Health Support Group
Man Down: Men’s Mental Health Support Group
https://www.mandown-cornwall.co.uk/calendar ]Free to attend - nothing to book - just turn up. Completely confidential and non-judgmental peer support in a male environment. Share or just listen – it's up to you. No pressure, no obligation. Helston Fortnightly on TUESDAYS 7...
Candle and Lip Balm making in Godolphin House
Candle and Lip Balm making in Godolphin House
Come and join our resident bee keeper and make your own bees wax candles using wax harvested from her hives and take away your festive creations to give as gifts or enjoy for yourself! Watch her demonstration...
0 events,
1 event,
Ceramics Winter Decorations Workshop in Godolphin House
Ceramics Winter Decorations Workshop in Godolphin House
Feather, swirl, comb and paint with slips and oxides to make a collection 8 ceramic winter decorations, under the expert guidance of potters from The Leach Pottery in St.Ives. Workshops take place in the Entrance Hall of...
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...
Christmas Print Workshop at CAST
Christmas Print Workshop at CAST
10am to 4pm Free, just drop in Join Lucy Grant and the CAST learning team to print home-made cards, tags and wrap in time for Christmas. Create your own designs from scratch or use simple forms to...
Children’s Films at CAST
Children’s Films at CAST
A selection of animated films for children will be shown in the black box screening space in parallel with the Christmas workshops on Saturday 14 December. The screening licence used for a free screening of this kind...
Clay Trap Studio Sale and Decoration Making
Clay Trap Studio Sale and Decoration Making
10am to 4pm Just drop in An opportunity to buy work made by Clay Trap members, to make your own Christmas decoration (firing cost £5) and to collect work made at courses and workshops, including those run...
Seaweed Pressing Workshop
Seaweed Pressing Workshop
Join us to learn the craft of seaweed pressing - a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of seaweeds. During the workshop you will learn to recognise, identify and forage local seaweed species. The cultural history...
0 events,
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...
0 events,
1 event,
Carols with Helston Town Band at CAST
Carols with Helston Town Band at CAST
6pm to 8pm Free event, all welcome Helston Town Band will return to CAST Café for their annual performance of traditional Christmas carols by the fireside. The Café will be open from 6pm, offering mulled wine, mince...
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...
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,...
1 event,
Trust10 Run at Godolphin
Trust10 Run at Godolphin
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...
2 events,
Man Down: Men’s Mental Health Support Group
Man Down: Men’s Mental Health Support Group
https://www.mandown-cornwall.co.uk/calendar ]Free to attend - nothing to book - just turn up. Completely confidential and non-judgmental peer support in a male environment. Share or just listen – it's up to you. No pressure, no obligation. Helston Fortnightly on TUESDAYS 7...
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
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...
0 events,
2 events,
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
1 event,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
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...
