Events for Saturday 20th September, 2025
William Kentridge Drawings in Motion
CAST Cornwall Cornubian Arts & Science Trust, 3 Penrose Road, Helston Cornwall, HelstonExhibition extended until 27 September A delightful pairing of two short animated films made some twenty years apart, this exhibition by South African artist William Kentridge focuses on the way in which drawing functions at the heart...
Godolphin: A Studio Pottery Story
Explore the story of the Cider House Pottery at Godolphin and see some of the collection up close. Head into the King's Room and discover more about the story of the Cider House Pottery, which operated at...
Free entry to Godolphin for Heritage Open Days
We are celebrating England's biggest festival of culture and heritage from 12-21 September by offering you, our visitors, free entry to Godolphin. Discover the rich and vibrant history of this ancient site, learn more about those who...
Exhibition – Withy Lore
Withy Lore explores the endangered craft of withy pot making, celebrating its heritage and community of makers through story, art and film. Until the 1960’s and 1970’s willow crab/lobster pots, known locally as withy pots, were a common...
Festival: Helston Makes It!
A programme of events in September Helston Makes It! is an annual celebration of craft, both traditional and contemporary. It brings together a wide range of highly skilled makers to demonstrate their skills, give talks and...
Penrose Family Walks
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our family walk series. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in...
Penrose weekend walks
Penrose Hill Carpark Penrose Hill, HelstonEveryone is welcome to join us for a gentle family friendly walk from Penrose Hill car park taking in the parkland at Penrose. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody...
Vintage Market
Helston’s Vintage Market will take place in the Corn Exchange at The Guildhall on Saturday 20th September, 10am–2pm. Browse a wide range of stalls offering everything from vintage and handmade clothing, children’s toys, jewellery and accessories, to...
Exhibition – Nature Recovery in Cornwall
On a single day in summer, one acre of wildflower meadow can contain 3 million flowers, producing 1kg of nectar sugar. That's enough to support nearly 96,000 honeybees per day. 97% of species-rich grassland has been lost...
Leach Pottery Day at Godolphin
Join us at Godolphin on Saturday 20 September between 10.30am-12.30pm & 1-3pm, where our friends from the Leach Pottery in St. Ives will be on site exploring the wonders of clay craft. Using local clay, make your...
Family Activity Day – Helston Makes It!
Drop – In Event – Come and Take Part Suitable for families with children aged 5yrs+ A range of free activities to kick start our Helston Makes It! week. The activities link to our new exhibition Withy...
Wifi Wars – Family Fun
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil Saturday 20th September at 3:00pm “Not To Be Missed” – The Guardian Time Out – Critic’s Choice The Times – Hot List Metro – Top Ten London Geek Nights Out It’s the...
Wifi Wars – Grown-Ups Only
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil Saturday 20th September at 8:00pm “Not To Be Missed” – The Guardian Time Out – Critic’s Choice The Times – Hot List Metro – Top Ten London Geek Nights Out It’s the...
Penrose weekend walks
Penrose Hill Carpark Penrose Hill, HelstonEveryone is welcome to join us for a gentle family friendly walk from Penrose Hill car park taking in the parkland at Penrose. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody...