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Located at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula, Helston is tucked away just 12 miles away from the vibrant town of Penzance, and nine miles from beautiful Falmouth.
As a former stannary and cattle market town, Helston is perhaps best known for its annual Furry Dance, or the Flora Dance as it’s known to locals. Believed to have originated from the medieval period, the Furry Dance is said to be one of Britain’s oldest customs. The annual Flora Day event takes place each May and celebrates this ancient tradition through a variety of dance performances which take place throughout the day, from the first morning dance through to the early evening dance.
In addition to its Furry Dance heritage, Helston is also home to a variety of venues which regularly stage a wide range of performances, from intimate, acoustic concerts to lively and compelling theatre. Nancegollan Village Hall has welcomed many artists to its stage, including ‘Spectacular’ by Cana, a classical trio of performers who tell stories of love, betrayal and passion through their high-energy cabaret show.
Helston is also home to the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose which runs its annual Air Day show each July. Visitors can witness some of the most awe-inspiring flying displays and get up close to state-of-the-art aircraft and meet the aircrew who fly these iconic helicopters around the world.
For an authentic Cornish experience, a trip to Helston has all the ingredients for a culture-packed fun day out for the family.
Opens at 10am. Last Admission is 3pm and attractions close at 4pm.
Tue 19th February, 2019 — Thu 21st February, 2019
Flambards, Helston
£6.95 — £11.95
Market Place, Helston, TR13 8TH
Fri 1st February, 2019 — Sat 23rd February, 2019
Museum of Cornish Life, Helston, Helston
£0 — £0
Market Place, Helston, TR3 8TH
Sat 16th February, 2019 — Sat 23rd February, 2019
Museum of Cornish Life, Helston, Helston
£0 — £0
10am - 4pm
Sat 23rd February, 2019
CAST, Helston
£0 — £0
Clodgey Lane, Helston, TR13 0QA
Sat 16th February, 2019 — Sun 24th February, 2019
One2eleven, Helston
£4.95 — £6.50
7.30pm
Sun 24th March, 2019
Lambeage Hall, Helston
Performances at 7:30pm plus a matinee on Saturday at 2pm
Epworth Hall, 42 Coinagehall Street, Helston, TR13 8EQ
Tue 9th April, 2019 — Sat 13th April, 2019
Epworth Hall, Helston
£10 — £10
7.30pm
Godolphin Cross
Sat 27th April, 2019
The Old Chapel, Helston
£7 — £9