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, Outdoor
Tue 18th Feb, 2025
Badger Forest School (Choose Nature CIC), St Austell
£2 — £2
Community
Tue 18th Feb, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Community, Outdoor
Thu 20th Feb, 2025
Badger Forest School (Choose Nature CIC), St Austell
Food & Drink, Talks
Thu 20th Feb, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Family
Mon 17th Feb, 2025 — Fri 21st Feb, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Fri 21st Feb, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£0 — £0
Art, Workshops
Sun 23rd Feb, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£25 — £25
Family, Outdoor
Sat 15th Feb, 2025 — Sun 23rd Feb, 2025
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
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Community
Tue 25th Feb, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Comedy
Fri 28th Feb, 2025
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£20 — £20
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Art, Outdoor
Sat 1st Feb, 2025 — Fri 28th Feb, 2025
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
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Community, Family, Live Music, Theatre
Sat 1st Mar, 2025
The Keay Theatre, St Austell
£23 — £23
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Family, Shopping
Sat 1st Mar, 2025
Bishop Bronscombe CofE School, St Austell
Family, Outdoor
Fri 14th Feb, 2025 — Sun 2nd Mar, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Cornish & Heritage
Mon 3rd Mar, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Community
Tue 4th Mar, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Live Music
Thu 6th Mar, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Community, Family, Live Music, Theatre
Fri 7th Mar, 2025
The Keay Theatre, St Austell
£23 — £23
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Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Fri 7th Mar, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£0 — £0
Family
Sat 8th Mar, 2025
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
