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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Exhibition: Exceptional Celtic Woman-Ann Trevenen Jenkin
We are honoured that a collection of artefacts, from art to a Cornish scarf full of badges, relating to contemporary Cornish activism and culture belonging to Ann Trevenen Jenkin (1930-2024) have been generously donated to the Museum...
Exhibition: Helston 365
In 2015, the Museum of Cornish Life launched the “Helston 365” project in which anybody could become a exhibiting photographer. One photo for each day of the year were submitted by members of the public, collected together...
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
4 events,
Talk: Tools to Amuse & Confuse by Max Simpson
Talk: Tools to Amuse & Confuse by Max Simpson
April 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Hens Horn Court Cunnack Close Helston, Cornwall TR13 8YE United Kingdom
4 events,
Cornish Lavender Spring Craft Fair
Spring Craft Fair with exceptional local crafts and delicious food
SKY NEAL | CARA MAMMA
SKY NEAL | CARA MAMMA
Cara Mamma (24 mins) draws on a series of candid personal letters exchanged between Daniela and her adult child Naissa over a three-year period, combining these with dream-like allegorical sequences and cinema verité. The film follows Naissa...
8 events,
Helston Community Market
Helston Community Market
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Football for Mental Health
Football for Mental Health
Every Friday Organised by Sport in Mind Fun, casual drop-in football session for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome! This session is not competitive, it is all about encouragement, social connection, and building physical and...
Live Music – Straight Fire
Live Music – Straight Fire
Straightfire are a dynamic 3 piece party band covering hits from every decade and genre- from Abba to Guns n Roses. A great mix of rock, pop and rock n roll, we bring high energy performances that...
12 events,
Easter Adventures at Godolphin
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Godolphin on an Easter trail. Explore and take part in 10 different bird-themed activities dotted around the garden. The trail takes place between 5 -...
Godolphin House Open
Venture into Godolphin House and discover the rich history within the walls of this once great mining powerhouse. Find out more about those who lived here and lives they led, in what was once Cornwall's largest and...
Percy Pengelly and the Wibble-Wobble
By Jenny Steele ScoldingIllustrated by Andy McPhersonPresented by Cousin Jack’s5th-20th April (performances at 11:30am and 2:00pm) Roll up roll up roll up… ladies and gentlemen the fantastical Percy Pengelly is back in his more than marvellous Cornish...
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 and Lizard Community Breakfast Club
Helston and Lizard Community Breakfast Club
We hope to welcome new faces to the monthly Helston and Lizard Community Breakfast Club.From 09:30 to 10:30 We will be firing up the grill and providing you all with a tasty breakfast at the Inn &...
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,...
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Story Adventures with Alasdair Hoswell!
Story Adventures with Alasdair Hoswell!
SATURDAY 5 APRIL, 3.30pm Story Adventures with Alasdair Hoswell! Join award-winning Cornish author and illustrator Alasdair Hoswell for an interactive, play-based storytelling adventure that brings Cornwall’s culture, language, and wild imagination to life! Alasdair’s bilingual book, Cornwall,...
Live Music – Dan Tolch
Live Music – Dan Tolch
Dan Tolch plays acoustic guitar and with a love of stories through songs presents pre-loved tunes in a way that the original message or story can come through.From artists such as Elliot Smith to Van Morrison and...
Live Music – Funked Up
Live Music – Funked Up
SATURDAY APRIL 5th FUNKED UP LIVE! JOIN US FOR A FUN NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING.
7 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Helston Repair Café
Helston Repair Café
First Sunday of the month 13:30 - 16:00 The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Rd, Helston TR13 0SR, UK Repair cafés are free meeting places that are all about repairing things, together. You’ll find knowledgeable volunteers and the tools needed to...
9 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Easter Krafty Kids
Easter Krafty Kids
Free EASTER Workshops for families Monday 7th April (1-2pm & 2-3 pm) Thursday 10th April (10-11am & 11am–12) Spring Scenes – Using textiles and recycled materials create a picture of spring to take home. Easter Egg garland & Easter Bunnies...
Easter Krafty Kids
Easter Krafty Kids
Free EASTER Workshops for families Monday 7th April (1-2pm & 2-3 pm) Thursday 10th April (10-11am & 11am–12) Spring Scenes – Using textiles and recycled materials create a picture of spring to take home. Easter Egg garland & Easter Bunnies...
8 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Manga Drawing Workshop with Keith Sparrow
Manga Drawing Workshop with Keith Sparrow
The Big Top, Helston, TR13 0SR Tuesday 8th April 2025 Join manga artist and writer Keith Sparrow for a fun drawing workshop, and unleash your inner mangaka! Keith runs regular manga-drawing sessions across Cornwall and Devon, and...
9 events,
Community Gardening
Community Gardening
Join us at King George V Play Area toplant trees, garden, tidy up and make ourtown even more beautiful! All equipmentis provided as well as tea and cake. Wearsturdy shoes and gardening clothing!
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Life-drawing at 42
Life-drawing at 42
Untutored life-drawing for over 18s only. BYO materials. £8 entry - walk ins welcome cash or card; or pre-book here www.ameliakfulton.com/product-page/life-drawing-9th-april-ticket at 42 The Living Room, 42 Coinagehall St, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8EQ ///echo/music/paces To request an...
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...
10 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Easter Krafty Kids
Easter Krafty Kids
Free EASTER Workshops for families Monday 7th April (1-2pm & 2-3 pm) Thursday 10th April (10-11am & 11am–12) Spring Scenes – Using textiles and recycled materials create a picture of spring to take home. Easter Egg garland & Easter Bunnies...
Easter Krafty Kids
Easter Krafty Kids
Free EASTER Workshops for families Monday 7th April (1-2pm & 2-3 pm) Thursday 10th April (10-11am & 11am–12) Spring Scenes – Using textiles and recycled materials create a picture of spring to take home. Easter Egg garland & Easter Bunnies...
Learn to play – Warhammer 40,000
Learn to play – Warhammer 40,000
Come and have a go at the world's most popular tabletop game. Whether you're dabbling, want to see what it is about or want guidance with your own first steps, we are here to help.
13 events,
Helston Community Market
Helston Community Market
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Skateboard and Scooter Workshops
Skateboard and Scooter Workshops
Organised by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC Friday 11th April 10am-11am 11am – 12pm Come join us for a fun and informative Scooter and Skateboard Workshops at Coronation Park, Helston! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider, this event...
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Skateboard and Scooter Workshops
Skateboard and Scooter Workshops
Organised by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC Friday 11th April 10am-11am 11am – 12pm Come join us for a fun and informative Scooter and Skateboard Workshops at Coronation Park, Helston! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider, this event...
Learn to Play – Bolt Action
Learn to Play – Bolt Action
Bolt Action is the world's most popular WW2 tabletop miniature game, so come and see what the fuss is about.
Football for Mental Health
Football for Mental Health
Every Friday Organised by Sport in Mind Fun, casual drop-in football session for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome! This session is not competitive, it is all about encouragement, social connection, and building physical and...
Red Lion Quiz Night
Red Lion Quiz Night
Join Us for our regular quiz night @ 7:30pm Frist prize is £50 with a round of drinks for the Runners up.
12 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...
EASTER THINK AND MAKE
EASTER THINK AND MAKE
Be like a bird in spring: weave, wind and create a nest for your Easter eggs. Explore the creative possibilities for decorative nest making at this drop-in family workshop devised and led by the ever-talented Lucy Grant....
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Learn to play – Kings of War
Learn to play – Kings of War
Come and try out one of the fastest-growing fantasy games around. Rank-and-flank battles with creative armies; simple but deep mechanics and a supported community.
Justyn Edwards and The Great Fox Illusion Workshop
Justyn Edwards and The Great Fox Illusion Workshop
The Big Top, Helston, TR13 0SR Saturday 12th April 2025 This event will be a trick. Please don’t trust it or sit back and enjoy it. In fact, don’t take your eyes off it for a second,...
Helston Chamber Choir concert – Fauré Requiem
Helston Chamber Choir concert – Fauré Requiem
Sat 12th April, 2025, 7:30 pm Interval drink and snack included in ticket price Helston Chamber Choir – Fauré Requiem, Bach – Brandenburg Concerto no.6, Lotti’s Crucifixus and Chilcott’s Little Jazz Mass in the beautiful setting and...
Live Music – Bache & The Hitchhikers
Live Music – Bache & The Hitchhikers
Join us for an evening of dancealong, singalong fun. Bache & The Hitchhikers are a fun-loving band from Cornwall, UK, known for their infectiously fun, crowd-pleasing performances. They bring the party to every stage, engaging audiences with...
Live Music – Flipside
Live Music – Flipside
Live music from Flipside! 'Flipside is a three or four piece party covers band playing great music covering a vast variety of artists from the 1950s to the 1990s.'
8 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Penrose Family Walks
Penrose Family Walks
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our family walk series. This walk starts at Highburrow car park near Porthleven and will take in views across Loe Bar and...
Cutting the Sod
Cutting the Sod
Helston Old Chapel Sunday 13th April 4-5.30pm by Annamaria Murphy, Amanda Harris and artist Tony Crosby Join writers Annamaria Murphy, Amanda Harris and artist Tony Crosby on a journey along the Helston Railway past and present.The event...
Big Top Silent Disco – Family Fun
Big Top Silent Disco – Family Fun
Sunday 13th April at 4.30pm – Family Fun Family Fun: Sunday 13th April at 4.30pm From toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between! Our family-friendly silent disco brings generations together for an afternoon of dancing, laughing, and...
7 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Julia Collura (Monday sessions)
Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Julia Collura (Monday sessions)
Treat yourself to an ‘outside of the box’ yoga class! These 75 minute sessions are a balanced blend of gentle warmups, energetic flowing sequences, breathwork and meditation and finish with a gentle head message using essential oils....
10 events,
Helston Town Band Coffee Morning
Helston Town Band Coffee Morning
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Come and join us for coffee and a natter to raise money for the Town Band. There will be a raffle, Bric-a-Brac, a bookshop and of course cake!
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Julia Collura
Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Julia Collura
Treat yourself to an ‘outside of the box’ yoga class! These 75 minute sessions are a balanced blend of gentle warmups, energetic flowing sequences, breathwork and meditation and finish with a gentle head message using essential oils....
Man Down Helston
Man Down Helston
What is Man Down ?? We are here to help reduce the number of male suicides and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by offering men the space to talk about their emotions. The main way we...
Visioning for Beginners
Visioning for Beginners
Wish you knew what you wanted in your life? Struggling to get clear on what you’re really looking for and dream of? Join us for a practical workshop to help you clear on your dreams and goals,...
6 events,
Penrose Wheel and Walk
Penrose Wheel and Walk
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our walk series. This walk is approximately 3 miles long and will take around 2 hours. The walks are led by volunteer...
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
7 events,
Easter Krafty Kids
Easter Krafty Kids
We will be holding craft sessions for families on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings during the Easter Holidays. On each date there will be two 1hr sessions. Booking essential through Eventbrite. Week 2 - April 14th &...
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
15 events,
Helston Community Market
Helston Community Market
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Easter at Helston Railway
Easter at Helston Railway
Come and enjoy a trip along the UKs most southerly standard gauge railway. There will be an Easter bunny hunt with Easter eggs for completion. Ticket are available via www.helstonrailway.co.uk/book
Family Big Top Bingo
Family Big Top Bingo
Easter Family Bingo in the BIG TOP TENT! Bring all for the family for an afternoon like no other, 4.30pm - 6.30pm We will have bingo games from as little as £1 a strip. A extra special Egg...
Football for Mental Health
Football for Mental Health
Every Friday Organised by Sport in Mind Fun, casual drop-in football session for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome! This session is not competitive, it is all about encouragement, social connection, and building physical and...
Adult Big Top Bingo
Adult Big Top Bingo
Did someone scream HOUSE? Make that TENT!Join us, in Coronation Park, Helston, dressed in your circus best and prepare for a bingo experience unlike any other! Whether you’re a bingo pro or first-timer, our Big Top Adult...
Live Music – Budgie Smugglers
Live Music – Budgie Smugglers
Live music from Budgie Smugglers!Join us, Friday 18th April, 9pm. Plenty of Spingo - come and join in the fun!
13 events,
The Spring Ball 2025
The Spring Ball returns, the OG event that came before the much-loved Halloween Ball. Its a whole different vibe - if you’ve been before you’ll know! Los Flambardos, the now-closed theme park is being transformed into a...
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...
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Incredible Edible Session
Incredible Edible Session
Every third Saturday 10:00 – 13:00 Incredible Edible Helston Garden, Helston TR13 0SR, UK (map) Incredible Edible Helston meets on the third Saturday of each month, with the focus of each session being decided nearer the time. There...
Pokemon Trainer Showdown
Pokemon Trainer Showdown
The next Pokemon Trainer Showdown is only a couple of weeks away! We still have tickets available, so head to https://rollthedicecornwall.com/.../pokemon-trainer-showdown to grab yours! £2 entry and every player is guaranteed to walk away with prize packs...
Cornish Folk Tales of Place with Anna Charlton and Sue Field
Cornish Folk Tales of Place with Anna Charlton and Sue Field
The Big Top, Helston, TR13 0SR Saturday 19th April 2025 Cornish Folk Tales of Place: Traditional Stories from Mid and West Cornwall West Cornwall is a land of tin-mine strewn cliffs and safe south harbours, with all...
Annie Baylis
Annie Baylis
Helston Old Chapel Doors 7pm, start 7.30pm 19th April 2025 "Once in a while, an artist comes along that completely stops me in my tracks. Annie Baylis is a perfect example of this.”~ John McCuskerWith roots in...
Live Music – Valkyrie SkyZ
Live Music – Valkyrie SkyZ
Valkyrie SkyZThe ULTIMATE 80's Hair Metal and Hard Rock cover based in Cornwall
9 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Easter Fete
Easter Fete
Join Us for an Egg-citing Easter Fete at Helston RFC! Spring is in the air, and we’ve got the perfect family day out planned! Come along to Helston RFC’s Easter Fete for a morning packed with fun,...
Easter Egg Hunt and Live Music
Easter Egg Hunt and Live Music
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt for both children and adults. Followed by some excellent live music from The Cornish Cowboy. Plus Free Pool all day!
Live Music – The Cornish Cowboy
Live Music – The Cornish Cowboy
Born and bread in Southwest Cornwall, The Cornish Cowboy has been making waves in the local music scene for the past couple of years. With his warm vocals and Acoustic guitar Steve wouldn’t be out of place...
6 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
7 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Penrose Social Walks
Penrose Social Walks
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. This walk starts at Highburrow car park near Porthleven and will take in views across Loe Bar and...
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Ceramics Course
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Ceramics Course
This course runs once a week for two and half hours over a 7 week period with the no class between week 5 and 6 to allow for the bisque firing of work ready to be glazed...
6 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Henleys Quiz
Henleys Quiz
Join us at Henlys for one of our monthly quiz nights! #datesforyourdiary Test your knowledge and compete for cash while enjoying a fun-filled evening with friends. Don’t miss out on the chance to show off your skills...
6 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Eraserhead
Eraserhead
Admission £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm Introduction and screening, after supper, from around 7.15pm David Lynch’s 1977 dystopian debut Eraserhead tells the story of a young factory worker who discovers unexpectedly that he is to become a...
12 events,
Helston Community Market
Helston Community Market
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Helston Valuation Day
Helston Valuation Day
Friday 25th April and 20th June 2025 12:30pm-14:30pmHelston Rugby Club Curious about the value of your heirlooms, jewellery or antiques? Got items you’re looking to sell at auction?Join our Hansons Auctioneers experts at the Helston Rugby Club for...
Football for Mental Health
Football for Mental Health
Every Friday Organised by Sport in Mind Fun, casual drop-in football session for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome! This session is not competitive, it is all about encouragement, social connection, and building physical and...
Cheeky Bingo
Cheeky Bingo
Join the team at the Blue Anchor for an evening of Bingo bad language from 7pm. Hosted by DJ Judgbud and Platt Boys Bingo books are £20. Calling starts at 8pm
Live Music – Straight Fire
Live Music – Straight Fire
Warning ⚠️ may cause excessive dancing. Cornwalls kings of cover with a delicious mix of hits from every decade and genre. A musical journey from ABBA to Guns N Roses, The Beatles to ACDC and a whole...
10 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...
Pottery Taster Session
Pottery Taster Session
Saturday morning: 26 April 2025 10.00am – 12:30pm A one-off session allowing you to have a go on the wheel and learn to pinch and coil your first pots! Perfect for beginners, families, as a gift, or...
PATTERN CUTTING WORKSHOP
PATTERN CUTTING WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP LOCATION: CAST Helston. Google maps link here. SESSIONS: 1 DATES: Saturday 26th April 2025 TIME:10am-4pm with 1 hour lunch break (lunch not provided, but we highly recommend treating yourself to lunch at CAST Cafe!) MAXIMUM PARTICPANTS:...
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Live Music – Ex-Presidents
Live Music – Ex-Presidents
Join us for live music from Ex-Presidents! Saturday 26th April, 9pm. 'The UK's premier tribute act to the 90's Grunge & alternative rock. Ex- Presidents are a lively 4 piece tribute band, known all over the Southwest...
Live Music – Clusterfunk
Live Music – Clusterfunk
Cornwall-based band, playing funk, rock, classics with a twist and everything in between!
6 events,
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...
Car Boot Sale
Car Boot Sale
Sell your unwanted items or grab a bargain at our first Car Boot Sale of the year! Sellers can set up from 9:00am, £5 per pitch. For more information please contact ptfa@helston.tpacademytrust.org
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Alas! Poor Yorick
Alas! Poor Yorick
Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 27th April 2025 by Ridiculusmus If the Two Ronnies were cast as the Gravediggers in Shakespeare’s Hamlet re-written by Samuel Beckett you might have something like Ridiculusmus's “Alas! Poor Yorick”. Mixing the mundane...
4 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
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
7 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Talk: History of Flora Day Dresses
Talk: History of Flora Day Dresses
This talk by Andrea Newall, our Costume Curator focuses on the history of Flora Day dress referencing our collection. She will explore the changing fashions of the dresses worn in the Ancient Furry Dance which leaves from...
Community Town Tidy
Community Town Tidy
Help us tidy the town and litter pick! All equipment is provided and you can earn Tempo Time credits.
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Ceramics Course
6 Week Throwing for Beginners and Improvers Ceramics Course
This course runs once a week for two and half hours over a 7 week period with the no class between week 5 and 6 to allow for the bisque firing of work ready to be glazed...
Man Down Helston
Man Down Helston
What is Man Down ?? We are here to help reduce the number of male suicides and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by offering men the space to talk about their emotions. The main way we...
6 events,
Pattern Cutting and Fitting Workshop
Pattern Cutting and Fitting Workshop
WORKSHOP LOCATION: CAST Helston. Google maps link here. SESSIONS: 4 half day sessions @ 3 hours each (12 hours tuition in total) DATES: Wednesdays: 30th April, and 7th, 14th, 21st May. TIME:10am-1pm MAXIMUM PARTICPANTS: 4 LEVEL: Intermediate
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Bingo Night
Bingo Night
Join us for a night of bingo. Doors open at 6pm with eyes down at 6:30pm. Dabbers at the ready, £10 per book. All monies raised in aid of the PTFA
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
THE GODOLPHIN CLUB - HelstonWednesday 30th April - 7.30pmTickets £12.00 - Available online https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/psychicmediumnik.../t-norexyz Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.As a Medium...
2 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
6 events,
Helston Community Market
Helston Community Market
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Football for Mental Health
Football for Mental Health
Every Friday Organised by Sport in Mind Fun, casual drop-in football session for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome! This session is not competitive, it is all about encouragement, social connection, and building physical and...
11 events,
Godolphin House Open
From Saturday 3 - Thursday 8 May, venture into Godolphin House and discover the rich history within the walls of this once great mining powerhouse. Find out more about those who lived here and lives they led,...
Kite Making with CAST in Porthleven
CAST's learning team will be at Porthleven Food Festival making fish kites from willow wands and coloured paper. Decorate your fish with stamps to create scaly patterns in a myriad of colours, then catch the breeze and...
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 and Lizard Community Breakfast Club
Helston and Lizard Community Breakfast Club
We hope to welcome new faces to the monthly Helston and Lizard Community Breakfast Club.From 09:30 to 10:30 We will be firing up the grill and providing you all with a tasty breakfast at the Inn &...
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,...
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
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,...
Heart Beats Music Festival
Heart Beats Music Festival
An all day Music festival featuring the best bands and musicians in Cornwall, raising funds for the BHF and Mermaid Centre Truro
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,...
Talk: Shrouds and Stays
Talk: Shrouds and Stays
You are invited to an engaging talk with storyteller Catherine Wright (visiting from Newfoundland, Canada), who will share research and inspiration for her show Shrouds and Stays: The Ballad of Jane Wright, an ancestral tale of shipwreck, family...
Live Music – Point Blank
Live Music – Point Blank
Classic Rock & Classic Tunes Covers Band with a fun-packed steam-roller of a set from our distant youth!
6 events,
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur
Quest for Excalibur King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered...
Spring Open Day – Camborne Pond Hoppers
Spring Open Day – Camborne Pond Hoppers
Join the Camborne Model Boat Club, affectionately known as the Camborne Pond Hoppers, as they host their Spring Open Day at Helston’s beautiful Coronation Park Boating Lake. Model boat clubs from across the South West – including Plymouth, North Devon, Millbrook,...
Helston Repair Café
Helston Repair Café
First Sunday of the month 13:30 - 16:00 The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Rd, Helston TR13 0SR, UK Repair cafés are free meeting places that are all about repairing things, together. You’ll find knowledgeable volunteers and the tools needed to...
