Events at Heligan

Full Events Calendar

1. • Seasonal events
   • Family adventures

   Heligan Night Garden grotto

   • 13th - 15th Nov 2026: 4.15pm - 7pm
     
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     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

   Brunch or afternoon tea with Father Christmas

   • 21st - 22nd Nov 2026
     
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     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. • 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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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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