Monument market is back!
Following an extended closure due to coronavirus, the Monument Market will be making a welcome return this month. The first community market will take place on Thursday August 13th from 10am – 2pm around the bowling green…
Shop local to make a real difference
Everyone living in or near Helston is being encouraged to shop in the town centre to support our brilliant independent businesses.
Eat out to Help Out in Helston
The government’s Eat Out to Help out scheme runs from 3 – 31 August and offers you 50% discount at registered restaurants in Helston.
How to celebrate Flora Day at home
Flora Day is without a doubt Helston’s biggest annual event and sadly, this year the event has had to be cancelled due to Coronavirus. But that doesn’t mean you can’t hold your own at-home celebrations on Friday…
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…
Healthy Helston
Welcome to our January blog. Ready. Steady. Go! If you’ve made a new year’s resolution to get fit and maybe even lose a few pounds, there’s plenty of ways Helston can help you. Beat the January blues…
Christmas Lights Switch On
Christmas Lights switch on draws bumper crowd Helston’s festive celebrations got off to a bright start on Friday 29th November with the switch on of the town’s Christmas lights display. The free event was attended by thousands…
New website is launched
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new website, Discover Helston. You’re here! Welcome. Developed by volunteer group Helston CIC and funded by the Town Council, this new site is designed to showcase the very best…