Events at Heligan

Full Events Calendar

1. • Garden & Horticulture
   • Seasonal events
   • Courses, workshops, walks and talks
   • Heligan Members

   Fungi Foray at Heligan | Guided Mushroom Walk & Fungi Identification

   • 7th Nov 2026
   • 10:00am - 12:30pm

   Step away from the everyday and into one of nature’s most mysterious kingdoms.

   Join an expert-led Fungi Foray at The Lost Gardens of Heligan and discover the extraordinary diversity of fungi thriving across this unique landscape.

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2. • Pass Holder
   • Wildlife
   • Garden & Horticulture
   • Evening
   • Heligan Members
   • Corporate
   • Courses, workshops, walks and talks
   • Seasonal events
   • Talks, culture and live events

   Fungi Foray After Dark | Discover the hidden world of fungi

   • 14th Nov 2026
   • 4pm - 6pm

   When the sun goes down, Heligan comes alive in a completely different way.

   Join our expert-led after-dark fungi foray and explore the gardens, woodlands and meadows by UV light. Search for fungi, lichens and tiny creatures that suddenly reveal a secret world of colour beneath your torch.

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3. • Heligan Members
   • Courses, workshops, walks and talks
   • Seasonal events

   The Art of Hydrangea Pruning | Gardening Workshop

   • 9th Mar 2027: 11am - 1:30pm
   • 18th Mar 2027: 11am - 1:30pm
   • 23rd Mar 2027: 11am - 1:30pm

   Ever wondered how Cornwall gets those famous deep-blue hydrangeas? It's all in our acid soils; and March is the month to prune. Join us at Heligan to learn how to tell your hydrangeas apart and prune each type properly, with hands-on practice in the garden. Beginners welcome.

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4. • Courses, workshops, walks and talks
   • Talks, culture and live events
   • Seasonal events
   • Heligan Members

   Designing gardens with edimentals

   • 23rd Mar 2027
   • 10am - 4pm

   Edimentals, plants chosen as much for their beauty as for what ends up on your plate, are at the heart of this practical and inspiring workshop with garden designer and horticulturalist Emma. Explore how to weave edible planting into well-designed, wildlife-friendly spaces, and discover the principles that will help your garden become as productive as it is beautiful.

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5. • Courses, workshops, walks and talks
   • Seasonal events
   • Pass Holder
   • Heligan Members
   • Talks, culture and live events
   • Garden & Horticulture

   Meet the Gardener: Jungle Garden Tour at Heligan

   • 25th Mar 2027: 2pm - 3:30pm
   • 29th Apr 2027: 2pm - 3:30pm
   • 27th May 2027: 2pm - 3:30pm
   • 24th Jun 2027: 2pm - 3:30pm
   • 22nd Jul 2027: 2pm - 3:30pm
   • 19th Aug 2027: 2pm - 3:30pm
   • 16th Sept 2027: 2pm - 3:30pm

   Join one of Heligan’s gardeners for a guided tour of the Jungle. Explore this iconic and atmospheric garden as you discover its rich history, remarkable planting, and standout specimens.

   Along the way, you'll gain fascinating insights into the care and management of this unique space, learn from the team's expertise, and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions as you explore.

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