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.
Community
Mon 9th Dec, 2024
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£0 — £0
Christmas, Live Music
Tue 10th Dec, 2024
The Keay Theatre, St Austell
£6 — £7
Christmas, Community
Tue 10th Dec, 2024
St Austell Library, St Austell
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Christmas, Comedy, Theatre
Thu 12th Dec, 2024
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
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Christmas, Live Music
Fri 13th Dec, 2024
Mount Charles Methodist Church, St Austell
£0 — £5
Community
Tue 17th Dec, 2024
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Community, Family
Wed 18th Sep, 2024 — Wed 18th Dec, 2024
Choose Nature, St Austell
£3 — £8
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Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Fri 20th Dec, 2024
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£0 — £0
Christmas, Outdoor
Sat 23rd Nov, 2024 — Sun 22nd Dec, 2024
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Art, Cornish & Heritage
Fri 18th Oct, 2024 — Mon 23rd Dec, 2024
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Christmas, Family
Fri 22nd Nov, 2024 — Tue 24th Dec, 2024
Eden Project, St Austell
£12 — £16
Christmas, Food & Drink
Tue 24th Dec, 2024
Knightor Winery, St Austell
£0 — £0
Christmas, Family
Fri 29th Nov, 2024 — Tue 24th Dec, 2024
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
Christmas, Family
Fri 6th Dec, 2024 — Tue 31st Dec, 2024
Shipwreck Treasure Museum, St Austell
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Christmas, Family, Outdoor
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 — Sat 4th Jan, 2025
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
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Christmas, Family
Sat 19th Oct, 2024 — Sun 5th Jan, 2025
Eden Project, St Austell
£ — £
Christmas, Family
Fri 22nd Nov, 2024 — Sun 5th Jan, 2025
Eden Project, St Austell
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Live Music
Fri 10th Jan, 2025
The Keay Theatre, St Austell
£20 — £20
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Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Fri 17th Jan, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£0 — £0
