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.
Art, Film
Thu 9th Feb, 2023
CAST, Helston
£12.5 — £12.5
Spoken Word, Theatre
Sat 11th Feb, 2023
Carleen Village Hall, Helston
£10 — £12
Community
Sat 11th Feb, 2023
Polurrian on the Lizard, Helston
£0 — £0
Food & Drink, Live Music
Sun 12th Feb, 2023
Polurrian on the Lizard, Helston
Food & Drink, Live Music
Sun 19th Feb, 2023
Polurrian on the Lizard, Helston
Community, Live Music
Wed 22nd Feb, 2023
Helston Central Methodist Church, Helston
Community, Film
Fri 24th Feb, 2023
Cury Village Hall, Helston
£4 — £6
Food & Drink, Live Music
Sun 26th Feb, 2023
Polurrian on the Lizard, Helston
Live Music
Fri 10th Mar, 2023
Lambeage Hall, Helston
£6 — £12
Dance, Family, Live Music, Theatre
Sat 11th Mar, 2023
Nancegollan Village Hall, Helston
Food & Drink, Live Music
Sun 12th Mar, 2023
Polurrian on the Lizard, Helston
Cornish & Heritage, Film, Theatre
Tue 28th Mar, 2023
Lambeage Hall, Helston
Live Music
Sat 29th Apr, 2023
The Old Chapel, Godolphin Cross, Helston
Theatre
Sun 23rd Apr, 2023 — Sat 29th Apr, 2023
Epworth Centre, Helston
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Wheal Ruby, Helston
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Wheal Ruby, Helston
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
MudgeonVean, Helston
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Mudgeon Vean Studio, Helston
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Tara, Mawgan, Helston
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Trevena Cross Nursery and Garden Centre, Helston
