Events at Heligan

Full Events Calendar

1. • Seasonal events
   • Family adventures

   Heligan Night Garden grotto

   • 13th - 15th Nov 2026: 4.15pm - 7pm
   • 20th - 22nd Nov 2026: 4.15pm - 7pm
   • 27th - 29th Nov 2026: 4.15pm - 7pm
   • 4th - 6th Dec 2026: 4.15pm - 7pm
   • 10th - 13th Dec 2026: 4.15pm - 7pm
   • 16th - 23rd Dec 2026: 4.15pm - 7pm

   Step into the magic of the festive season under the stars! Father Christmas has made himself at home in the cosy Steward’s House, ready to welcome little ones as part of your enchanting Heligan Night Garden experience.

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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. • 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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4. • 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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5. • 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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