Events at Heligan

Full Events Calendar

1. • Family adventures
   • Seasonal events
   • Food and drink

   Brunch or afternoon tea with Father Christmas

   • 21st - 22nd Nov 2026
   • 28th - 29th Nov 2026
   • 5th - 6th Dec 2026
   • 12th - 13th Dec 2026
   • 19th - 23rd Dec 2026
   • 24th Dec 2026: 10am only

   Step into the magic of the festive season with a BRAND NEW daytime Father Christmas experience at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Make unforgettable memories as you gather your family for a heartwarming festive feast, followed by a full day of winter wonder across the gardens.

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2. • Food and drink
   • Seasonal events

   Christmas Lunches

   • 7th - 23rd Dec 2026

   Join us this December to enjoy a traditional Christmas Lunch with all the festive trimmings in the Heligan Kitchen.

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3. • 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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4. • Courses, workshops, walks and talks
   • Wildlife
   • Seasonal events
   • Talks, culture and live events
   • Evening

   Discover The Secret World Of Beavers At Heligan

   • 22nd Feb 2027: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
   • 22nd Mar 2027: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
   • 19th Apr 2027: 6pm - 8pm
   • 24th May 2027: 7pm - 9pm
   • 21st Jun 2027: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
   • 19th Jul 2027: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
   • 9th Aug 2027: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

   Join Heligan’s Wildlife Coordinator, Toby Davies, for a guided evening discovering the remarkable return of beavers to the Heligan landscape. 

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5. • 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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