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.
Theatre
Sat 12th Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
Live Music
Sun 13th Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£5 — £5
Community
Sat 19th Oct, 2024
The Old Cattle Market Community Hall and Hub, Helston
£3 — £3
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Spoken Word
Wed 23rd Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
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Spoken Word
Wed 23rd Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
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Live Music
Fri 25th Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
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Live Music
Fri 25th Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
Comedy, Live Music, Theatre
Sat 26th Oct, 2024
Helston Old Cemetery Chapel, Helston
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Comedy, Spoken Word, Theatre
Sat 26th Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
Film, Food & Drink
Sun 27th Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
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Live Music
Mon 28th Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Mon 28th Oct, 2024
Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
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Cornish & Heritage, Talks
Tue 29th Oct, 2024
Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
Theatre
Thu 31st Oct, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
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Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Thu 31st Oct, 2024
Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
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Cornish & Heritage, Theatre
Sat 2nd Nov, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
Cornish & Heritage, Family
Sat 26th Oct, 2024 — Sun 3rd Nov, 2024
Godolphin, Helston
Outdoor
Sat 26th Oct, 2024 — Sun 3rd Nov, 2024
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Helston
£17.59 — £17.59
Family, Theatre
Sun 3rd Nov, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
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Live Music
Sat 9th Nov, 2024
Helston Old Chapel, Helston
£10 — £10
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