Events at Heligan

Full Events Calendar

1. • Courses, workshops, walks and talks

   Photography Workshop – Heligan in the summer - fully booked

   • 18th Aug 2026
   • 16:00 - 21:00 - fully booked

   Join Andy Wilson, Heligan’s very own wildlife photographer, for an evening of outdoor photography. With Andy’s expert guidance, you’ll explore Heligan’s summertime gardens in the peaceful evening hours, seeking out the perfect images of our plants, Jungle, productive gardens, nature and wildlife.

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2. • Courses, workshops, walks and talks

   Autumn Watercolours for Beginners

   • 12th Sept 2026
   • 10am - 3pm

   Join Lauren Waycott, Heligan’s own illustrator and graphic designer for a small-group introduction to watercolour, set in the peaceful beauty of Heligan’s autumnal gardens.

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3. • Courses, workshops, walks and talks

   Autumn Foraging with Emma the Forager

   • 15th Sept 2026
   • 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.

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4. • Seasonal events
   • Family adventures

   Heligan Night Garden

   • 13th - 15th Nov 2026
     
     More dates

     20th - 22nd Nov 2026
     27th - 29th Nov 2026
     4th - 6th Dec 2026
     10th - 13th Dec 2026
     16th - 23rd Dec 2026
     26th Dec 2026 - 2nd Jan 2027
     

   Illuminate your winter with a season of wonder at Heligan Night Garden. Join us for an enchanting lantern experience amid the atmospheric Lost Gardens on select dates in November, December and January.

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5. • Seasonal events
   • Family adventures

   Heligan Night Garden - Relaxed Session

   • 16th Dec 2026
   • 4:30pm - 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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