Helston…the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula.
Helston is recognised as the ‘Gateway to the Lizard’ so why not make Helston your base whilst visiting the other fantastic attractions in the area. Goonhilly 60 is a one day family Festival celebrating the 60th anniversary…
Helston & District Footpaths Society
Helston Footpaths welcomes new walkers. We walk on a Sunday afternoon, starting at 2.00pm in the summertime and 1.45pm in the winter months. We walk around 5 miles in west Cornwall over varying terrain. We ask members…
Join the Community Craft Swop
Helston Community Craft Swop is a craft club which runs every other Saturday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm in The Museum of Cornish Life, Helston. It’s a club for adults where we share skills, supplies and enthusiasm through small…
The Future of Helston Town Centre – Public Consultation
Plans for improvements to Helston town centre will be on show in Helston’s Guildhall on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th May between 10.00am and 8.00pm. The work has been supported by the £100,000 Town Vitality Fund awarded to Helston…
Easter Shop Window Competition Winners
The winners of the Helston Community Interest Company Easter Shop Window Competition 2022 have been announced. First place goes to Raison Opticians, congratulations! Second place goes to Matthews Opticians & Hearing Care and third place Pets Pantry….
75th Anniversary of RNAS Culdrose celebrated with Freedom Parade
More than 150 sailors from RNAS Culdrose will march through the streets of Helston next week to celebrate the air station’s 75th anniversary. The public are invited to watch the parade which will be held down Meneage Street…
Summer Family Fun this August
Whether it’s indoor or outdoor fun, getting close to nature or experiencing the thrill of the fairground, Helston has it all for families this August. Flambards Theme Park has an exciting line-up of August evening events with live…
Coronavirus help in Helston
Coronovirus is changing the way we’re all living our lives. From what to do if you need help with your shopping to tips for isolation takeaways here are some tips for dealing with lockdown in Helston. How to get help…
Museum musings
One of the best social history, photograph and costume collections in the South West, the Museum of Cornish Life in Helston is a treasure trove of memories and curiosities any day of the week. Housed in the town’s…
For the lovers
For our February blog, in honour of Valentines’ Day, we’ve scouted out the best places in Helston to take your loved one. We’ve gone for some date night classics, as well as a selection with a more…