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
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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...
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6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Course
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Course
Tuesday evenings: 7 January - 18 February 2025 (no class 11 February) 6.00- 8.30pm This course runs once a week for two and half hours over a 7 week period with the no class between week 5...
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,
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Course
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Course
Tuesday evenings: 7 January - 18 February 2025 (no class 11 February) 6.00- 8.30pm This course runs once a week for two and half hours over a 7 week period with the no class between week 5...
0 events,
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...
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,
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Course
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Course
Tuesday evenings: 7 January - 18 February 2025 (no class 11 February) 6.00- 8.30pm This course runs once a week for two and half hours over a 7 week period with the no class between week 5...
0 events,
0 events,
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...
CAST Saturday Art Club
CAST 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. Led by artist and learning specialist Kate Turner,...
CAST Saturday Art Club
CAST 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. Led by artist and learning specialist Kate Turner,...
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,
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
3 events,
Talk: Trengrouse’s Early Life
Talk: Trengrouse’s Early Life
This talk by Patrick Carroll, Historian and Author and Issy Bloomfield, Assistant Curator, focuses on the early life of Henry Trengrouse. Patrick will give background context to his life-saving innovations, and Issy will explore related objects in...
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Course
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Course
Tuesday evenings: 7 January - 18 February 2025 (no class 11 February) 6.00- 8.30pm This course runs once a week for two and half hours over a 7 week period with the no class between week 5...
0 events,
0 events,
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...
CAST Saturday Art Club
CAST 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. Led by artist and learning specialist Kate Turner,...
CAST Saturday Art Club
CAST 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. Led by artist and learning specialist Kate Turner,...
