Events at Heligan

Full Events Calendar

1. • Seasonal events
   • Family adventures

   Heligan Night Garden - Relaxed Session

   • 16th Dec 2026
   • 4:15pm - 6pm

   We are very pleased to offer a relaxed evening for guests with disabilities or additional needs who may prefer a slightly quieter evening within the magical Heligan Night Garden.

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2. • 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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3. • 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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4. • Courses, workshops, walks and talks
   • Pass Holder
   • Garden & Horticulture
   • Food and drink
   • Heligan Members
   • Talks, culture and live events
   • Seasonal events

   Spring Foraging with Emma the Forager

   • 6th Apr 2027
   • 11am - 1:30pm

   Join our expert forager for an enthusiastic, fun and informative walk around the beautiful Heligan garden and estate, to explore the abundance of our hedgerows, and the natural habitats around us.

   Discover a wide range of edibles and learn about how to use them, recipes to create, their healing properties, along with how to identify toxic lookalikes and how to forage from nature sustainably.

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

   Meet the Gardener: Productive Garden Tour at Heligan

   • 6th Apr 2027: 11am - 1:30pm
   • 4th May 2027: 11am - 1:30pm
   • 1st Jun 2027: 11am - 1:30pm
   • 29th Jun 2027: 11am - 1:30pm
   • 27th Jul 2027: 11am - 1:30pm
   • 24th Aug 2027: 11am - 1:30pm
   • 21st Sept 2027: 11am - 1:30pm

   Join one of Heligan’s gardeners for a guided tour of the Productive Garden. Discover what's growing right now, from heritage vegetables to seasonal crops, and gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how the garden is managed throughout the year.

   Along the way, you'll pick up practical gardening tips, learn from the team's expertise, and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions as you explore.

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