Situated on the south coast, St Austell is perhaps most well known for its proximity to the world-famous Eden Project, located just a 10-minute drive from the town centre. Renowned for welcoming international artists from around the globe through its Eden Sessions programme of events, the Eden Project also hosts many theatrical performances from some world-class theatre companies, including Cornwall’s very own Kneehigh Theatre and Light Theatre.
Just a few short miles away towards Mevagissey, visitors can take a trip to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and stroll through its spectacular grounds. Regular events take place at this picturesque venue, with performances from local singers, musicians, storytellers and theatre companies, as well as historical garden tours, family-fun trails and wild-food guided walks.
St Austell is also well known for its historical china clay industry, details of which can be uncovered at Wheal Martyn, the UK’s only china clay museum. Set within two former clay works, Wheal Martyn hosts a series of events throughout the year, including guided trails, exhibitions and themed family-fun days, giving visitors a fascinating insight into the area’s industrial heritage.
The historic port of Charlestown, located a few miles from the town centre, hosts its annual Charlestown Regatta Week celebrations. Welcoming visitors from all over Cornwall and beyond, the local community comes together to put on a lively and entertaining event which features a whole host of activities and displays, such as raft races, live music, flora dance processions and pasty demonstrations.
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Tue 27th Jul, 2021 — Thu 29th Jul, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£1 — £3.50
Cornish & Heritage, Outdoor, Talks
Sat 31st Jul, 2021
Par Beach, Par
£0 — £0
Community, Family, Food & Drink, Outdoor
Sun 1st Aug, 2021
Pentewan Beach, St Austell
£0 — £0
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Mon 2nd Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£2 — £2
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Tue 3rd Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Tue 3rd Aug, 2021 — Thu 5th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£3 — £3
Outdoor, Theatre
Thu 5th Aug, 2021 — Fri 6th Aug, 2021
Tregrehan Gardens, St Austell
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Live Music
Fri 6th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£6 — £15
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Festivals, Live Music
Fri 6th Aug, 2021 — Sat 7th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£6 — £18
Live Music
Sat 7th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£6 — £15
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Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Sat 7th Aug, 2021 — Sun 8th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£0.50 — £0.50
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Tue 10th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Tue 10th Aug, 2021 — Thu 12th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£1 — £3.50
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Sat 14th Aug, 2021 — Sun 15th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£0.50 — £0.50
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Mon 16th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£2 — £2
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Tue 17th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Tue 17th Aug, 2021 — Thu 19th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£3 — £3
Outdoor, Theatre
Thu 19th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£8 — £10
Outdoor, Theatre
Thu 19th Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£10 — £12
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Family
Sat 21st Aug, 2021 — Sun 22nd Aug, 2021
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£0.50 — £0.50
